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other article of equipment to the original purchaser, be returned intact to Hamar
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Table of Contents
The Stealth™ Series Shaft Alignment Systems and Couple6 ........................................................................ 1

Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................................................... 3
The System 660 Hardware ........................................................................................................................ 4
The L-780 Laser............................................................................................................................... 4
What the Laser LEDs Mean ............................................................................................................. 5
The T-1280 Target ........................................................................................................................... 6
The A-970 Bracket Set..................................................................................................................... 7
The System 670 Hardware ........................................................................................................................ 8
The L-785 Dual-Beam Laser ........................................................................................................... 8
The T-1285 Bluetooth Wireless 3-Axis Shaft Alignment Target .................................................... 9
The A-980 Bracket Set................................................................................................................... 10
The T-240 Tablet/R-1342 Ruggedized Laptop with Couple6 Alignment Software ...................... 10
The System 680 Hardware ...................................................................................................................... 11
The L-790 Dual-Beam Laser ......................................................................................................... 11
The L-1290 Bluetooth 5-Axis Shaft Alignment Target ................................................................. 12
A-980A Upgraded Bracket Kit ...................................................................................................... 13
T-240 Tablet with Couple6 Alignment Software Installed ............................................................ 13
Preparing for an Alignment ........................................................................................................................ 14
Setting up the Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 15
Assembling and Mounting the Brackets ........................................................................................ 15
Using the A-970 Bracket System ................................................................................................... 16
Using the A-980 Bracket System ................................................................................................... 19
Installing Couple6 ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Installing a New Version of Couple6 ...................................................................................................... 27
Running Couple6 as an Administrator (Windows 7) .............................................................................. 28
Using a USB Cable with the Stealth Systems ......................................................................................... 29
Getting Started with Couple6...................................................................................................................... 30
Opening Couping6 .................................................................................................................................. 30
Establishing a Connection to the T-1285 or T-1290 Targets .................................................................. 31
Starting an Alignment Project ........................................................................................................ 32
Choosing a File Option .................................................................................................................. 33
Saving Data in Couple6 .......................................................................................................................... 34
Recovering a Data File................................................................................................................... 34
Other Folders Created by Couple6 ................................................................................................ 34
Checking For Software Updates .................................................................................................... 34
The Main Menu Page .............................................................................................................................. 35
Couple6 Status Bar ........................................................................................................................ 35
The Settings and Configuration Screen .................................................................................................. 37
Units and Decimal Places .............................................................................................................. 38
Graphics and Device Options ........................................................................................................ 39
AC Filter Frequency ...................................................................................................................... 41
Averaging (Samples) ..................................................................................................................... 41
Measure Options ............................................................................................................................ 42
Report Options ............................................................................................................................... 43
Project Options .............................................................................................................................. 44
Project Notes .................................................................................................................................. 45
Auto-Save Backup ......................................................................................................................... 45
Other Configuration Selections ............................................................................................................... 46
Target Communication with a Tablet or Laptop ............................................................................ 46
License Information ....................................................................................................................... 46
Copying License Key Information Manually ................................................................................ 47
International ................................................................................................................................... 47
Performing an Alignment............................................................................................................................ 48
Step 1: Dimensions and Tolerances ........................................................................................................ 48
Step 1: Setting Up a New Machine – Select Machine Type .......................................................... 48
Step 1: Entering Machine Dimensions – Standard Machines ........................................................ 49
Step 1: Entering Machine Dimensions – Bolt Bound and Spacer Shafts ...................................... 51
Step 1: Entering Machine Dimensions – Vertical Machines ......................................................... 51
Step 1: Setting Up a New Machine – Tolerances Table ................................................................ 52
Step 1: Setting Up a New Machine – Thermal Growth ................................................................. 54
Step 2: Mount Laser and Target .............................................................................................................. 63
Step 2: Laser Setup – Coarse Adjusting the Laser and Target ....................................................... 63
Step 2: Laser Setup – Initial Alignment, Adjust Target and Laser ................................................ 63
Step 2: Laser Setup – Vertical and Horizontal Angle .................................................................... 64
Step 3: Soft Foot Check .......................................................................................................................... 66
Foot Reading Display .................................................................................................................... 66
Soft Foot Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 67
Step 4: Take Data .................................................................................................................................... 69
Step 4: Take Data – Auto Clock Mode .......................................................................................... 71
Step 4: Take Data – Auto Sweep Mode ......................................................................................... 71
Step 4: Take Data – Repeatability Table ....................................................................................... 76
Step 4: Take Data – Point Mode .................................................................................................... 80
Step 4: Take Data – Vertically Mounted Motors ........................................................................... 81
Step 4: Take Data – Uncoupled (Swipe) Mode ............................................................................. 83
Step 5: Move and Shim ........................................................................................................................... 85
Step 5: Combined View ................................................................................................................. 85
Step 5: Changing Views................................................................................................................. 89
Step 5: Coupling Zoom View ........................................................................................................ 90
Step 5: Move Screen – Vertical Move Bolt Bound ....................................................................... 94
Step 5: Spacer Shaft Formats ......................................................................................................... 97
Step 5: Move Screen – Horizontal Move ....................................................................................... 99
Step 5: Move Screen – Horizontal Move Bolt Bound ................................................................. 104
Step 5: Vertical Pump Program - Shim and Move Screen ........................................................... 106
Couple6: Printing Reports......................................................................................................................... 117
Couple 6 Sample Alignment Report ..................................................................................................... 118
Appendix A – Coupling Battery Discharge Curve ................................................................................... 121
Appendix B – Determining Device COM Ports ....................................................................................... 122
Appendix C – Pairing the T-1285/T-1290 Target with the Tablet Bluetooth Radio ................................ 124
Adding a Bluetooth Device to Your Personal Computer ...................................................................... 125
Appendix D – Updating the Target Firmware from Within Couple6 ....................................................... 126
The Stealth™ Series Shaft Alignment Systems and Couple6
Hamar Laser’s new Stealth™ Series, including the including the S-660 3-Axis Shaft Alignment System,
the S-670 3-Axis Shaft Alignment System and the S-680 5-Axis Shaft Alignment Systems, offers the
latest in super-linear PSD technology, wireless communication and innovative design for aligning
coupled or uncoupled rotating shafts (both standard and vertical). The newly-designed Couple6 alignment
software for these systems runs on any standard Microsoft Windows® XP or higher laptop or tablet/laptop
computer. Easy-to-follow screens lead the user through the step-by-step alignment process and display
misalignment results instantly.
The Stealth™ systems feature Bluetooth® Wireless Communication, with a range from target to PC of up
to 33' (10 M). The new lasers and targets incorporate the most sophisticated electronics available and use
lithium polymer battery technology for over 14 hours of continuous use.
Standard system components for the S-660 Wireless 3-Axis Shaft Alignment System include:
 L-780 Laser with Dual-Fan™ technology, allowing the measurement of offset and angle simultaneously.
 T-1280 Target with 1.0 micron offset resolution, 0.014mm/M angular resolution and an angular measuring
range of ±3.5 degrees.
 Standard Bracket kit for 1.5" to 6" (25.4 mm to 152.4 mm) shaft diameters.
 Smart Phone data platform.
 Couple6 Software with the following features: Auto Clock™, Manual Clock, Recommended Tolerances,
Thermal Growth/calculator at Coupling, Soft Foot Check/Shim Calculator, and a save limit of 500 files.
Additional features (see S-680 below) can be activated by purchasing the upgraded license.
 Cleaning cloth, Operations Manual, Calibration Certificate, Report software for the PC and shipping case.
Standard system components for the S-670 Wireless 3-Axis Shaft Alignment System Tablet Version
include:
 L-785 Laser with Dual-Beam™ technology
 T-1285 Bluetooth Wireless 3-Axis Shaft Alignment Target, with a resolution of 1.0 micron (center offset) and
0.02 mm/M (angle) and an Angular Measurement Range of ± 5.0 degrees
 Standard Bracket kit for 1" to 6" (25 mm to 152 mm) shaft diameters and 4.5" (117 mm) and 8.88" (226 mm)
posts
 Ruggedized Tablet PC
 Couple6 Software with the Basic Feature License, which includes: Auto Sweep™, Thermal Growth/calculator,
Recommended Tolerances, Spacer (Jack) Shaft and the ability to save up to 500 files
 Shipping Case
Standard system components for the S-680 Wireless 5-Axis Shaft Alignment System Tablet Version
include:
 L-790 Laser with Dual-Beam™ technology
 T-1290 Bluetooth Wireless 5-Axis Shaft Alignment Target, with a resolution of 0.5 micron (center) and 0.01
mm/M (angle) and an Angular Measurement Range of ± 5.0 degrees
 Upgraded Bracket kit for 1" to 12" (25 mm to 304 mm) shaft diameters and 4.5" (117 mm), 6.88" (175 mm),
8.88" (226 mm), and 12.88" (327 mm) posts
 Ruggedized Tablet PC
 T-240 tablet/laptop PC or T-241 PC serial port backup cable
 Couple6 Software with the All-Features license, which includes: Auto Sweep™, Thermal Growth/calculator,
Recommended Tolerances, Spacer (Jack) Shaft, Bolt Bound™, Vertical Machines, Point Mode, Uncoupled
Mode, Arc Mode™, User-Defined Tolerances, Results Table and History, Templates, and the ability to save 500
or more files
 Shipping Case
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Operating System Requirements:
 Full Windows XP with Service Pack 3
 Windows Vista
 Windows 7 (Not tested on Windows XP Embedded)
 Microsoft .NET 4.0 Framework
Computer Requirements:
 Physical memory (RAM): 1 GB minimum, 2 GB recommended for Windows 7
 Processor: Intel Pentium4 or later version or AMD equivalent, 1.3 GHz minimum speed
 Available Hard Drive space: 6 GB minimum, 10 GB or better for more adequate file storage space
 Video Resolution: 1024 x 600 minimum (32-bit color) with hardware acceleration and dedicated video
memory.
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Contacting Technical Support
If you run into a problem, particularly a software crash or other serious error, e-mail our software
development team and attach your application log file. This log is a simple text file (readable with any
text editor such as Notepad, WordPad or Microsoft Word®) that helps us diagnose and correct software
problems by listing the Couple6 steps, connection information and errors. It may also contain computer
hardware information.
Privacy notice: Couple6 only collects information that is absolutely necessary for diagnostic purposes.
No other data is collected or transmitted to our servers unless the customer specifically initiates the data
transfer as described below.
1. From the Couple6 Help Menu, select E-Mail Tech

Support and scroll right to E-Mail Log File to Tech
Support. Couple6 opens your e-mail editor with the
log file attached and the recipient information filled
out.
2. In the body of the message, add as much information

regarding the sequence of events that caused the
problem, along with any other pertinent information.
3. If you do not have an Internet connection or

if you do not have an e-mail client installed
on the Couple6 computer, transfer the log
file to a storage device such as a USB drive
and e-mail it to us from another computer
with that has Internet and e-mail access.
4. Send log files to: notify@hamarlaser.com.

The log file is located in
documents/couple6/logs and the filename is
application_log.txt.
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The System 660 Hardware
The L-780 Laser

The L-780 Laser with patented Dual-Fan™ technology allows
the measurement of center and angle simultaneously. Unlike 2-
beam, 2-detector systems that have restricted angular
measuring range when the distance between the laser and target
is greater than 3 feet, the two laser fans and two PSDs provide
full angular measuring range over the full operating range
between the laser and target.
Figure 1 – S-660 Wireless 3-Axis Shaft

Alignment System
Dual-Fan™ technology works as follows:

1. Fan 1 blinks on and hits the PSD, measuring the center
offsets.
2. Fan 1 blinks off for background light correction.
3. Fan 2 blinks on, bounces off two prisms and hits a second
PSD that is in the same measuring plane as the first PSD.
The angle is calculated by subtracting the second
measurement from the first and dividing the result by the
distance the beam travels.
4. Fan 2 blinks off for a second background light correction.
The lithium polymer battery provides power for over 14 hours of

continuous use.
Figure 2 – L-780 Laser with Dual-Fan™ Technology
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What the Laser LEDs Mean
Status LED
No light: Normal operation
Blinking green: Low battery
Solid yellow: Laser is charging
When the LED turns off while the laser is
plugged in, the laser is fully charged.
Laser-On LED
LED ON: Laser is powered on and
operating normally
Power Button
Toggles power ON/OFF
Note: Note that you must press and hold Figure 3 – L-780 Laser (top view)
the power button for four seconds to
power down the System 660 laser and
target.
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The T-1280 Target
The T-1280 Target has an offset resolution of 1.0 micron, an

angular resolution of 0.014 mm/M and an angular measuring
range of ±3.5 degrees. The target is also powered by a
lithium polymer batter, providing 14 hours of continuous use
with Bluetooth communications. The target may also be
plugged into a power source during use.
Note: Note that you must press and hold the power button
for 4 seconds to power down the System 660 laser and target.
What the Target LEDs Mean

Status LED
Solid green: Power on and operating normally
Figure 4 –T-1280 Target
Solid yellow: Target is charging. When LED
turns off while plugged in, target is fully
charged.
On-Target LED
Red: Laser beam OFF TARGET or not
detected
Green: Laser beam ON TARGET or
detected
Link LED
OFF: Target is not connected to the
tablet/laptop PC
Green: Target is linked to the tablet/laptop
PC but is not communicating with Couple6
(tablet/laptop PC and target are powered on,
but Couple6 is either not loaded or has Figure 5 – T-1280 3-Axis Wireless Target (Top View)
stopped communicating).
Blinking yellow: Tablet/laptop PC and
target are connected and data is being transmitted to Couple6 (Couple6 has been loaded and is operating
correctly).
Power Button
Press once to power the target ON.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to power the target OFF.
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The A-970 Bracket Set
The A-970 standard bracket and chain set allows alignment

of 1.5" (37.6 mm) to 6" (152.4 mm) diameter shafts. The
bracket set comes with 6" (152.4 mm) posts.
Additional bracket options to accommodate specific needs
may be purchased separately and include:
 A-970A Chain Bracket Upgrade with 12" posts and extra
chain
 A-970B Small Shaft Adapter
 A-970C Extra Chain set for 1.5" to 12" shaft diameters
 A-980NRA Non-rotating Small Shaft Bracket
 A-980NRB Non-rotating Large Shaft Bracket
 A-980OF Offset Bracket
Figure 6 – A-970 Standard Bracket and Chain Set
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The L-785 Dual-Beam™ Laser
Our Dual-Beam™ technology allows the L-785 Laser to
measure center and angle simultaneously with one PSD,
eliminating potential measurement errors that can occur when
using 2 PSDs. This results in a 50% more accurate
measurement over “dual laser/sensor” technologies.
Dual-Beam™ detector technology works as follows:

1. Beam 1 blinks on and hits the PSD, measuring the center
offsets.
2. Beam 1 blinks off for background light correction. Figure 7 – Hamar Laser’s Dual-Beam™ Technology
3. Beam 2 blinks on and bounces off one prism, passes
through a lens, bounces off a second prism and hits the PSD, measuring the angle.
4. Beam 2 blinks off for a second background light correction.
The lithium polymer battery for the
laser provides 60+ hours of continuous
use. Icons in the Status area of the laser
indicate the battery status for both the
laser and T-1285 Target (see Figure 8).
Status LED
When the LED turns off while the laser
is plugged in, the laser is fully charged.
Laser-On LED Figure 8 – L-785 Dual-Beam™ Laser (top view)
LED ON: Laser is powered on and
operating normally
Power Button
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The T-1285 Bluetooth Wireless 3-Axis Shaft Alignment Target
The T-1285 Target features a resolution of 1.0 micron (center) and 0.02 mm/M (angular), with an angular
measurement range of ± 5.0 degrees. The target communicates with the data analyzer via wireless
Bluetooth technology at 2.4 GHz radio frequency. See Appendix C on Page 124 for the procedure to
establish a Bluetooth link between the laptop/tablet and the target. See Appendix D on Page 126 for
information about updating the target firmware.
The lithium polymer battery provides 14+ hours of continuous use when using Bluetooth and provides
15.5+ hours when using the serial backup cable. The target may also be plugged into a power source
during use (see Appendix A on Page 121 for the target battery discharge curve). Icons in the Status area
of the target indicate the battery status for both the target and the L-785 Laser.

Status LED
Solid green: Power on and operating
normally
charged.
On-Target LED
detected
detected
Link LED
Figure 9 – T-1285 3-Axis Wireless Target (Top View)
tablet/laptop PC
Green: Target is linked to the
tablet/laptop PC but is not
communicating with Couple6 (tablet/laptop PC and target are powered on, but Couple6 is either not
loaded or has stopped communicating).
Blinking yellow: Tablet/laptop PC and target are connected and data is being transmitted to Couple6
(Couple6 has been loaded and is operating correctly).
Power Button
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The A-980 Bracket Set
The A-980 standard bracket and chain set clamps on to 1" (25
mm) to 6" (152 mm) diameter shafts. The set comes with 4"
(101.6 mm) and 8" (203.2 mm) posts (see Figure 10).
 A-982 Magnetic Bracket adapter
 A-980A Chain Bracket upgrade, with 6" and 12" posts
and extra chain for up to 12" (304 mm) shaft diameters
 A-980C Extra Chain set for 1" to 12" shaft diameters
 A-980B Small Shaft Adapter for ¼" to 1" shafts.
 A-984 Bolt Hole Bracket
Figure 10 – A-980 Bracket Set
The T-240 Tablet/R-1342 Ruggedized Laptop with Couple6 Alignment Software

The standard display hardware for Couple6 is either a ruggedized tablet (Figure 11) or a ruggedized
laptop computer (Figure 12), both of which feature Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7, a high-
resolution TFT display, ruggedized design and 7-12-hour battery life. The Couple6 alignment software is
pre-installed. Data is transmitted from the target to the tablet/laptop PC via Bluetooth wireless
communication, with a range from target to tablet/laptop PC of up to 33' (10 M).
Figure 11 – T-240 Tablet
Figure 12 – R-1342 Ruggedized Tablet/Laptop
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The L-790 Dual-Beam™ Laser
Our Dual-Beam™ technology allows the L-790 Laser to measure

center and angle simultaneously with one PSD, eliminating potential
measurement errors that can occur when using two PSDs. This
results in a 50% more accurate measurement over “dual
laser/sensor” technologies.
Figure 13 – Hamar Laser’s Dual-Beam™ Technology
Dual Beam™ detector technology works as follows:

1. Beam 1 blinks on and hits the PSD, measuring the center offsets.
2. Beam 1 blinks off for background light correction.
3. Beam 2 blinks on and bounces off one prism, passes through a lens,
bounces off a second prism and hits the PSD, measuring the angle.
4. Beam 2 blinks off for a second background light correction.
The lithium polymer battery for the laser provides 60+ hours of
continuous use. Icons in the Status area of the laser indicate the battery
status for both the laser and T-1290 Target.
Status LED Figure 14 – L-790 Dual-Beam™ Laser

When the LED turns off while the laser is plugged in, the laser is fully charged.
Laser-On LED
LED ON: Laser is powered on and operating normally
Power Button
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The L-1290 Bluetooth 5-Axis Shaft Alignment Target
T-1290 Bluetooth Wireless 5-Axis Shaft Alignment Target has a

resolution of 0.5 micron (center) and 0.01 mm/M (angle) and an
Angular Measurement Range of ± 5.0 degrees. The target
communicates with the data analyzer via wireless Bluetooth
technology at 2.4 GHz radio frequency. See Appendix C on Page 124
for the procedure to establish a Bluetooth link between the
laptop/tablet and the target. See Appendix D on Page 126 for
information about updating the target firmware.
The lithium polymer battery provides 14+ hours of continuous use
when using Bluetooth and provides 15.5+ hours when using the serial
backup cable. The target may also be plugged into a power source
during use (see Appendix A on Page 121 for the target battery
discharge curve). Icons in the Status area of the target indicate the
battery status for both the target and the L-790 Laser.
Figure 15 – T-1290 5-Axis Wireless Target

Status LED
Solid green: Power on and operating
normally
charged.
On-Target LED
detected
detected
Link LED
Figure 16 – T-1290 5-Axis Wireless Target (Top View)
tablet/laptop PC
Green: Target is linked to the
tablet/laptop PC but is not
communicating with Couple6 (tablet/laptop PC and target are powered on, but Couple6 is either not
loaded or has stopped communicating).
Blinking yellow: Tablet/laptop PC and target are connected and data is being transmitted to Couple6
(Couple6 has been loaded and is operating correctly).
Power Button
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A-980A Upgraded Bracket Kit
The upgraded bracket and chain kit for the S-680 system
includes enough chain to align 1" to 12" (25 mm to 304 mm)
diameter shafts and 4.5" (117 mm), 6.88” (175 mm) 8.88"
(226 mm) and 12.88" (327 mm) posts.
 A-982 Magnetic Bracket adapter
 A-980A Chain Bracket upgrade, with 6" and 12" posts
and extra chain for up to 12" (304 mm) shaft diameters
 A-980C Extra Chain set for 1" to 12" shaft diameters
 A-980B Small Shaft Adapter for ¼" to 1" shafts.
 A-984 Bolt Hole Bracket
T-240 Tablet with Couple6

Alignment Software Installed
Data is transmitted from the target to

the tablet or laptop PC via Bluetooth
wireless communication, with a range
from target to tablet/laptop PC of up
to 33' (10 M).
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Preparing for an Alignment
There are several preparations that need to be made before beginning a measurement or alignment proc-
ess. Ensure that accurate records are kept for all procedures.
Hardware Mounting
 Determine the hardware setup needed for the machine to be aligned.
 The bracket set supplied with the S-670 system accommodate shafts from 1 inch to 6 inches (25
mm to 152 mm) with 4-inch and 8-inch posts. Optional bracket sets are also available.
 Ensure the laser, target and tablet (laptop) batteries are fully charged. See Page 36 to check the status
of the target battery. The laser battery lasts approximately one week with continuous use so it is not
as critical to check.
Maintenance and Cleaning

 Check all hardware to ensure that it is working properly. Clean mounting surfaces thoroughly.
 Gently clean target and laser windows with a clean soft cloth. Avoid scratching the glass window as
this can affect accuracy of the measurement.
Tools and Equipment
 Determine all the necessary tools and equipment needed, such as torque wrenches, shims, tape
measure and equipment manuals.
Other Preparations
 Take the measurements specified for your particular alignment procedure as indicated in Entering
Machine Dimensions, beginning on Page 49.
 Have thermal growth data or offsets ready to enter if required (see Step 1: Setting Up a New Machine
– Thermal Growth tab on Page 54).
 If a test or measurement takes more than 3-4 hours, ensure that all batteries are fully charged.
Warning: Attempts by the user to adjust the internal mechanism of the laser and/or target can cause
damage and void the warranty.
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Setting up the Hardware
The Stealth™ Shaft Alignment Systems are designed to be
easy to use and setup. The brackets quickly connect to the
shaft and an alignment tool on the target helps to set the
laser to the center of the detector.
Couple6 uses a step-by-step checklist for each alignment
procedure. Each step in the procedure displays
instructions, options, and a graphic showing the setup and
the action to be taken during that step. In the last step,
the screen shows views of the machine that move as the
machines are adjusted, providing a real-time view of the
alignment.
Assembling and Mounting the Brackets

The systems include a set of brackets for mounting the
laser and target to the coupled shafts. The A-980
standard bracket and chain set allows alignment of 1" (25
mm) to 6" (152 mm) diameter shafts. Shafts larger in
diameter are accommodated by replacing or lengthening
the chain. The formula for determining custom chain
length is: Figure 17 – S-680 Wireless 5-Axis Shaft Alignment System
Chain length = shaft diameter (in inches) x 3.14

Two sets of posts, 4 inches (101.6 mm) and 8 inches (302 mm) tall, are supplied with the A-980 coupling
brackets. This is usually sufficient to clear the coupling to provide the laser and target a line of sight. 6-
inch (152 mm) and 12-inch (304 mm) posts are also available as options.
The tutorial on the following pages provides instructions for setting up the coupling hardware.
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Using the A-970 Bracket System
Install bracket post Screw post into bracket
Ensure posts are tightly secured on brackets Attach chain to A-970 bracket (1)
Attach chain to A-970 bracket (2) Wrap chain around the shaft
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Attach chain to pin on A-970 bracket Chain properly attached to pin
Align brackets to each other
Brackets not aligned Brackets aligned properly
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Tighten knob and fold chain (see 2B and 2C on Page 22) Slide target on A-970 bracket
Adjust target height to center laser lines Laser lines too far to left
Laser lines too far to right Laser lines centered in window
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Using the A-980 Bracket System
1A
Insert the Chain Hub into the groove of the A-980 Bracket as shown below. Make sure to align the flat
sides of the pin to the groove.
1B
Wrap the chain around the shaft and over the pin in the hub. The chain goes on the inside of the hub for
shafts of 1-3 inches diameter and on the outside for shafts of 3-12 inches diameter (see 1B and 1C).
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1C
Insert chain inside the hub for 1-3 inch diameter shafts.
1D
Chain goes outside the hub for 3-12 inch diameter shafts.
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1E
Pull chain through or around the hub, ensuring that the last link is over the pin.
2A
With the last link over the pin, hand-tighten the knob as tight as possible. Do not use pliers.
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2B
Place the magnetic end of the rod on the opposite end of the chain. The magnet holds it in place.
2C
Fold the chain in half and place the remainder of the chain against the other half of the magnet at the end
of the rod.
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2D
The chain is now folded and out of the way and will stay in place for a full rotation of the shafts.
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Slide the target on the posts of the moveable unit (usually the motor side). The laser goes on the
stationary side. To change the machine configuration view, see the note at the end of this tutorial.
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Tighten the knobs on the back of the laser and target (finger tight). Do not use pliers. Wiggle the laser and
target to ensure the clamps are tight.
5A (Incorrect)
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5B (Correct)
Ensure that the two brackets are lined up. If necessary, loosen 1 bracket and rotate it so it lines up with the
other.
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Power on the laser and ensure that the laser beams are in the holes of the dust cover. Move the laser up or
down on the posts for vertical adjustment. Turn the wheel on the front of the laser to adjust horizontally.
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When the laser beams are properly aligned, they nearly disappear into the holes in the dust cover. This is
a rough alignment of the laser to target. Remove the dustcover. See Step 2 of the Couple6 Checklist to
align the laser beam.
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Installing Couple6
Note: The Couple6 software is pre-installed on the tablet/laptop PC when an alignment system is
purchased with a tablet PC.
Installing a New Version of Couple6

1. Insert the CD, USB flash drive or SD card supplied with
the system into the CD drive, USB port or SD card reader
slot on the laptop or tablet PC. When using a CD, a
window usually displays asking if you want to install
Couple6. Click Yes and follow the instructions on the
screen.
2. If the windows does not display or if using a USB drive/SD
card, click Start>Run. Click Browse>My Computer (see
Figure 18). Select the CD drive, USB Flash drive or SD
card. Click setup.exe to begin the installation.
3. After installation completes, locate the
Couple6 icon on the desktop. Double-click
the icon to run the program.
Note: If you have difficulty running Couple6
after it is installed on a Windows7 tablet, run
Couple6 as an administrator as described in the following
section.
Figure 18 – Browse My Computer
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Running Couple6 as an Administrator (Windows 7)
If you install Couple6 on a system running Windows 7, it is advisable to run the program as an
administrator to ensure smooth operation of the software. This procedure need only be
performed once.
1. Right-click on the Couple6 icon on the desktop.
2. A dropdown list displays. Select Properties.
3. Click the Compatibility tab.
4. Under Privilege Level, check Run this program as an

administrator.
5. When Couple6 starts, a User Account Control popup

displays. Click Yes to allow Couple6 to open.
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Using a USB Cable with the Stealth™ Systems
In the event of a Bluetooth communication failure, a backup USB cable can be used to establish
communication between the target and tablet/laptop PC. This cable can
also be used to perform target firmware updates (see Appendix D on
Page 126 for information about updating the target firmware).
1. Connect the USB cable to the target and tablet/laptop PC (see

Figure 19).
2. Line up the red dot on the serial cable with the red dot on the target
and press down. Plug the USB cable into the tablet/laptop PC.
Figure 19 – Backup Serial Cable connected to target and tablet/laptop PC
3. In the Couple6 Tools Menu, click Re-Connect

Target (Ctrl+R) to reconnect the software to the
target. The connection is indicated on the status
bar at the bottom of the screen where the target
serial number (SN) is displayed.
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Getting Started with Couple6
The Couple6 Checklist provides five easy-to-follow steps to accomplish a coupling alignment. In addition
to the alignment checklist, a Main Menu provides help, hardware status information, and allows the user
to enter personal settings and change program options.
Opening Couping6
The Couple6 Installer automatically places a shortcut on your desktop. Click on the Couple6
shortcut to start the application.
The Main Menu displays.
Note: If the Couple6 screen does not fill the entire PC screen, click the maximize button on
upper right-hand corner of the Couple6 window to fill the PC screen.
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Establishing a Connection to the T-1285 or T-1290 Targets
When Couple6 is opened, it automatically searches all available COM ports for the T-1285/T-1290 target
connection, either through the Bluetooth radio or the USB cable. The status bar at the bottom of the
screen indicates if there is a connection.
If Couple6 cannot find a connection, the following is displayed in the status bar:
If Couple6 cannot make a connection to the target, the NOTICE dialog box displays. Click OK to enter
Demo Mode, where Couple6 generates random numbers in the
data display boxes and the software can be used for training
purpose.
Note: All of the optional features are enabled for Demo Mode so
each feature of the software may be viewed before purchasing a
license key.
If you wish to make a connection to the target and NO

CONNECTION displays in the status bar, ensure
that:
1. The target is turned on;
2. The Bluetooth radio on tablet (laptop) is turned
on; or:
the USB cable is connected and the driver
installed.
To try to reconnect to the target, select Re-Connect Target (Ctrl+R) from the Tools Menu. Couple6
then checks each COM port for the target, and if found, connects to the target.
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Starting an Alignment Project
Click the Project Manager: Load/Create Manager button in the Main Menu
to start a new project or open a saved project.
When starting a new project, Couple6 creates a folder based on the machine
(motor) name or serial number. When a file is saved, Couple6 appends the date
to the machine name and saves it in the folder. This allows for organizing the
history of the machine by the alignment date. Couple6 automatically saves data
with each click on the screen, preventing data loss.
After selecting Load/Save Project, the Project Menu window displays.
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Choosing a File Option
 Review Saved project opens a window showing all the existing Machine
Folders. Click a folder and then on a filename to open it.
 Create New Machine and Starte Project: creates a new Machine Folder,
starts a new alignment job and opens a window to enter the Machine Name,
Company Information, (company information displays at the top of all
reports) and any notes to be included in the report.
 Start New Job for Saved Machine: Select an existing Machine from the
drop-down list to start a new job for that machine.
 Templates: New Project from Saved Machine: starts a new Job using a
Saved Machine as a Template to create a new Machine. Select a previously
saved Machine file to use as a Template, then type a New machine name.
Saves and closes the Project Menu
Cancel and Return to the Previous Project (if open)
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Saving Data in Couple6
Once a data file has been created, Couple6 automatically saves data to a backup
file with each step that is completed in the software. When you exit the
program, Couple6 asks if you want to save the data to the file you created when
the program was started. Click Yes to save the new data. Click No to keep the
existing file data and exit the program.
Recovering a Data File

If the computer crashes during the alignment job, the backup
file can be opened to recover the data. Couple6 automatically
detects that the previous session terminated abnormally and
prompts you to recover data from the auto-backup the file.
Other Folders Created by Couple6

 Machines Folder is used to store data files. When a machine is created, Couple6 creates a folder for
that machine in the Machines Folder.
 License Key Folder contains a file containing the license key for your target. The key is matched to
the serial number of the target and cannot be used with any other target. See License Information on
Page 46 for more info on license keys.
 Update Folder – When Check for Couple6 Updates is clicked in the Help Menu, Couple6 sends the
update to the Updates Folder.
Checking For Software Updates
Click Check for Couple6 Updates in the Help Menu and

Couple6 automatically checks for updates. If an update is
found, you are prompted to download it. Click Yes to
download the update and follow the on-screen instructions to
install the new version.
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The Main Menu Page
The Main Menu displays the 5 alignment steps and is the main navigation page. The
Main Menu can always be displayed by clicking the Home Page icon in any screen.
The icon for each step is grayed out until that step has been completed. Steps 1-4 may be navigated
without taking data, however Step 5 is not enabled until data is taken in Step 4.
Couple6 Status Bar
Located at the bottom of the Couple6 screens, the Status Bar displays the following information:
 Lock – Indicates the license key is valid when unlocked.
 Communication Status – when the software has successfully detected the target (T-1285 or T-
1290) and has established a connection, the status bar displays Connected to S/N…with the serial
number for the target.
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 Axis Indicator – Four arrows indicate a 4-axis target it in use. Two arrows indicate a 2-axis
target is in use.
 The Target Battery Status Indicator – shows the target battery life left as a percentage of full
charge. The icon changes color from green to yellow to red to indicate the amount of battery life
left. Place the cursor over the battery icon to view more details on the battery status.
 Units – Displays the currently selected measurement units: inches, mils or millimeters. It also
displays the angular units selected.
 Background Light Indicator – displays the amount of background light for the target and
changes in color from:
 Green – normal background light (indicator displays 7 to 11)
 Yellow – warning background light levels are getting too high, but the data is still accurate
(indicator displays 11 to 12)
 Red – background light too bright and readings are not accurate (indicator displays a value of
13 or higher).
Place the cursor over the light icon to see the details of the background light scale from 1 to 15.
 Settings Shortcut Button – Click to display the Settings (Preferences) screen.
 CPU – indicates how much of the computer’s processor is being used by Couple6. If this number
is higher than 50 percent, select Settings and reduce the Graphics quality and the Display Update
Rate described on Page 39.
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The Settings and Configuration Screen
The Settings and Preferences screen is opened by clicking the icon from the Main
Menu. It is used to personalize the software with data such as user information, units of
measure to be used, and communication parameters.
Couple6 automatically detects the unit settings (mm or inches and decimal format) of your computer and
selects them in the Settings and Configuration screen. If those selections are changed in the Settings
and Configuration screen, Couple6 overrides the default settings and saves them to a file in the Temp
folder (see Page 34 for the location of the Temp folder).
Figure 20 – Couple6 Settings & Configuration Screen
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Units and Decimal Places
Select Metric (mm) or Imperial (inches) units for
the data displays and reports. Angular units are
displayed as:
Inches: inches/inch, inches/foot or degrees

Millimeters: mm/100 mm, mm/M or degrees
The number of decimal places can be changed for

Angular/Slope and Gap. The maximum number of
digits for inches is 4. The maximum number of digits
for millimeters is 3.
Inch offset values can also be shown as Mils (Thou.),

which takes the offset value and multiplies it by
1,000. The first decimal place in Mils is equal to
.0001 inches
The number of decimal places can also be changed

for Offset, Shim/Move and Distance (dimensional)
values. The maximum number of digits for inches is
4. The maximum number of digits for millimeters is
3. The maximum number of digits for dimensional
measurement is 2 for inches and 0 for millimeters.
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Graphics and Device Options
Graphics Options
 Auto-Scale Graphics Rotation and Offsets to Emphasize
Misalignment The display of the machine graphics is scaled to
emphasize the misalignment, clearly showing the direction of
misalignment. Un-check the box to use fixed scaling. Fixed
graphics scaling de-emphasizes the misalignment but shows a
greater range of movement.
 Show Shim/Move Direction Arrows only if Not in Tolerance
Click to turn off the display of the arrows in Step 5: Move
Screens if the alignment is in tolerance. The arrows always
display when the alignment is outside the selected tolerance.
 Show Sign of Horizontal Move (Foot Values)
Click to see the signs on the horizontal (only) foot values in
addition to the arrows. The signs (±) change depending on
which view (coupling on left or right) is selected.
 Step 5 Update Rate
The Step 5 Update Rate slider bar controls the update rate for the number displays in Step 5. On
older laptops, Couple6 may cause the computer to
become sluggish while using the Move screens.
Sliding the bar toward SLOW reduces the graphics
update rate to twice per second, lowering the stress
on the computer’s CPU. Sliding the bar to FAST
increases the update rate to five times per second.
Figure 21– Step 5: Horizontal Move Screen Foot Values
Figure 22 – Couple6, Step 5 Vertical Move Screen Shim Values
Use Faster/Lower Quality Rendering

Click the checkbox if your computer takes a long time to display
moving images, which is common in older laptops. This setting
lowers the resolution of the graphics and allows lower-powered
computers to display graphics movement at suitable speeds.
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On-Screen Keypad Delay
For tablets without keyboards, press and hold the mouse button over an entry box (Step 1: Dimensions or
Machine Info, Company info, etc.). Couple6 pops up a keypad to use with the touchscreen. Using the
slider bar, adjust the length of time required to click and hold the cursor to pop up the key pad. The
following keyboard displays for typing text into an entry box.
The following keyboard displays for typing numerals into an entry box.
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Device Options
 Shut Down Target when Application closes
Click to send a command to the target to automatically shut it down
when Couple6 closes.
 Enable Pitch Axis (accelerometer)
Click to have Couple6 automatically sense if the motor/pump is
tilted more than 30 degrees relative to earth level, which
significantly degrades the rotation sensor and therefore effectively
disables all of the data taking modes except Auto Clock™ Mode.
AC Filter Frequency
When a target is built, it is set to 50 or 60 Hz internally to match the
electrical frequency of the country where it will be used. This setting affects the target’s background light
correction capability. The internal target setting can only be changed by using the Target Utility program;
however, Couple6 has the capability to temporarily override this setting by providing the option to select
the electrical frequency specific to your country. This selection (50/100 Hz or 60/120 Hz) can be saved in
the program’s preferences to start the target with the selected frequency. Typically, 60/120 Hz electrical
frequency is found in all countries in North America, Central America, the northern part of South
America and some areas of Japan. All other countries usually use 50/100 Hz. If you are unsure of your
electrical frequency, see the following website for more information:
http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm
If the wrong frequency is selected, the background light correction feature of the T-1285/1290 targets
does not operate correctly. This causes the target readings to become excessively noisy (data fluctuates
by about.003-.005" or 0.075 mm to 0.125 mm).
Averaging (Samples)
This changes the number of data points Couple6 averages before it displays a value in the data displays.
The minimum is 8; the maximum is 64. Increase this number if there is excess vibration on the motor that
causes the target readings to fluctuate too much.
Note: Increasing the number of averages slows the target’s response to movements of the motor. In the
Step 5: Move Screens, the target transmits data at about 8 readings per second, so an average of 8 means
the software takes approximately 1 second to show the final value of a movement of the motor. If the
value is increased to 16, it takes about 2 seconds to see the movement of the motor.
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Measure Options
 Disable Rotation Sensor
Click to disable the rotation sensor (accelerometer), which is the
device that measures the rotation angle of the target. Disable the
rotation sensor when the motor is mounted vertically or when the
angle of the motor’s shaft is greater than 30 degrees relative to
earth level.
Note: Auto Clock™ Mode is the only data taking mode where the
accelerometer is disabled. The default setting is unchecked.
 Auto Sweep™ Requires Manual Start/Stop
If this box is checked, the Start button must be clicked in Auto Sweep™ Mode to tell Couple6 to
start taking data when the target senses rotation. Use this mode when there is excessive vibration in
the motor and the Accept Measurement Results screen does not automatically display. If this box is
unchecked, in Step 4: Auto Sweep™, Couple6 automatically begins taking data as soon as the rotation
sensor senses rotation and stops taking data (Accept Measurement Results automatically displays)
when the rotation sensor detects the rotation has stopped. The default setting is checked.
 Auto Clock™ Mode Auto Advance
When using Auto Clock™ Mode, if either CW (clockwise) or CCW (counterclockwise) is selected,
Couple6 automatically advances the target icon to the next point in the circle after Record button is
selected or the spacebar is pressed.
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Report Options
Edit Header – Click to open a popup box and enter the header information for the report. Enter the
name, address, email and phone number to be displayed in the header of the report. This information
prints on every report until it is changed.
Click the Change Image icon to use a different logo for the report.
The Select Custom Logo Image screen opens. Select a logo image
and click Open to use that logo for the Couple6 report. Select Save
and Close to save the header and new logo image for the report.
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Project Options
This menu is disabled until a project is loaded. A project may be loaded in one of two modes:
Review Mode: This mode is automatically activated when

an existing project is loaded. It is also activated following a
Backup recovery (after a program crash). Note that the project
options allowing changes to the project are disabled while in
this mode. Also, the Review Mode indicator appears on the
status bar.
Live Mode: This mode is active when a target is

connected and an active project is loaded. In this mode the
Project Options Edit Notes and Save Project are enabled.
When switching from Review Mode to Live Mode, select Resume Project from the Project Options
menu. The following confirmation message displays. Note that Resume Project was titled Go Live in
previous versions.
Click OK to display the following:
Data for an active project may be saved at any time by selecting Save Data from the Project Options
menu or by pressing Alt-S.
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Project Notes
Project notes may be edited any time a project is active by selecting Edit Project Notes from the Project
Options menu or by pressing Ctrl-N.
Project notes may also be entered from the Projects Options screen.
Auto-Save Backup
Check to automatically save a
backup every 2 minutes.
Note: Auto-Save (every 2
minutes) is disabled in Step 4:
Take Data to avoid potential
problems when interrupting
the data taking process. When Auto-Save backup is checked,
a diskette icon displays in the taskbar.
If Auto-Save Backup is unchecked, Couple6 only saves data
to the backup file each time a step is completed.
If the computer crashes during an alignment, re-open
Couple6. The Auto Recovery dialog box displays. Click Yes
to restore the data. After clicking Yes, the Data Recovered
dialog box displays, indicating the last time the data was
saved in the backup file.
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Other Configuration Selections
Target Communication with a Tablet or Laptop
Serial Port
Each tablet or laptop uses a different COM port for either Bluetooth radio or the backup USB cable.
While Couple6 should automatically find the COM port to which your target is connected, it may
occasionally be necessary to determine the COM port number manually. See Appendix B, Determining
COM Ports of Devices on Page 122 for more information.
License Information
Couple6 comes preconfigured with the Basic Features license. If
optional features are purchased after delivery, a new license key is
sent to you to enable the features. To install the new license key,
follow this procedure:
A. Manual Entry
1. Connect the target to the tablet/laptop
and power it on.
2. Click Tools>Authorize Target. A
popup window displays.
3. Enter the target serial number in the
appropriate area and then enter the
Authorization Key (not case sensitive).
4. Click Reload to check an existing license
key against the target serial number
being provided by the target.
5. Click Authorize and Save to save the
license key and close the window.
6. Scroll down the list of Authorized
Features to view the features that are
Figure 23 – Couple6 Settings Screen- License Information
enabled with the license key entered.
B. Import License File

1. Obtain a new license key file from
Hamar or Hyatt. The file format is 90-
10077.key (example)
2. Click Import
3. Find the folder containing the license file
and open the file.
4. If valid, the License is
automatically verified and
authorized.
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Copying License Key Information Manually
1. Locate the license key and right-click on the filename.
2. Select Copy.
3. Open the Documents folder.
4. Click Couple6.
5. Right-click Licenses.
6. Click Paste to paste the license key in the correct folder. Couple6 accepts the license when the
program opens.
Note: To purchase an optional feature or to solve a problem with a feature that was purchased, contact
your local distributor.
In North and South America, Europe or Australia, contact Hyatt Industries at www.hyatt-ind.com (+1-
604-736-7301).
For all other countries, contact Hamar Laser Instruments www.hamarlaser.com (+1-203-270-3644).
International
Language
Select the language for the text displays. English is currently the only language available, however
French, German and Spanish are scheduled for future releases of Couple6.
Number Format
American format is .001 and 1,000. European format is 0,001 and 1.000.
Soft Foot Tolerance
This tolerance prompts the software to detect and correct a soft foot problem if the foot change
(difference between tight bolt and loose bolt) is greater than the selected tolerance. The default is set to ±
.0025" (0.0643 mm).
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Performing an Alignment
Step 1: Dimensions and Tolerances
Note: If the movable machine is on the left, then the machine configuration image can be flipped to the
left by double clicking on the motor image. The same feature is available in Steps 2, 3 and 5.
Step 1: Setting Up a New Machine – Select Machine Type
Machine Type
Select the type of alignment (move the scroll bar to see all options).
Standard – Standard horizontal alignment with the motor as the movable
unit.
™ ™
Bolt Bound – Select Bolt Bound if the either or both of the motor’s feet
cannot be shimmed or moved (bolt bound) due to mechanical limitations,
such as the motor being pushed all the way to one side. This feature allows
the user to click any combination of pump and motor feet to recalculate the
shims and moves and align the motor using the selected combination of feet.
Vertical – Select Vertical for flange-mounted, vertical motors that have a

circular, flange-type mounting (non-standard feet) between motor and pump.
Note that the alignment method and dimension screens are customized to
flange-mounted vertical motors. For a vertically-mounted standard motor
type, use the Standard machine type, and disable the rotation sensor in
Preferences.
Train – (not implemented for this version of Couple6).
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Coupling Type
Select the type of coupling, as described below:
Flexible – Select Flexible if the motor has a standard flexible coupling.
Spacer (Jack Shaft) – Select Spacer (Jack Shaft) if the motor has a spacer shaft between
two couplings. Couple6 has 7 different display formats for Spacer Couplings. See Page
51 for more information on spacer shafts.
Step 1: Entering Machine Dimensions – Standard Machines

For best results, enter dimensions to within ¼ inch (6 mm).
Note: When using a saved file as a template for a new alignment, the A dimension is the only dimension
that needs to be re-measured.
Figure 24 – Entering Machine Dimensions for Standard Machine
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A Dimension
Measure from the center of the coupling to the center
of the A-980 Bracket. If Spacer Shaft is selected,
measure from the center of the A coupling to the
center of the A-980 bracket.
B Dimension
Measure the distance from the center of the coupling
to the center of the front foot bolt hole. For a more
accurate B dimension measurement, allow the chain
to hang from the bracket, measure from the center of
the chain to the front foot bolt hole, and then add this
value to the A dimension measured in the previous
step. Enter the result in the B Dimension box.
If Spacer Shaft is selected, measure from the motor’s
front foot to the center of the A coupling.
C Dimension
Measure from the center of the front foot bolt hole to
the center of the back foot bolt hole.
D Dimension
The D dimension is the coupling diameter.
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Step 1: Entering Machine Dimensions – Bolt Bound™ and Spacer Shafts
Figure 25 – Step1: Entering Dimensions for Bolt Bound™ and Spacer Shafts
E Dimension – Measure from the center of the coupling to the center of the pump’s (stationary unit) front
foot bolt hole. If Spacer Shaft is selected, then measure from the pump’s (stationary unit’s) front foot
bolt hole to the center of the B coupling.
F Dimension – Measure from the center of the front foot bolt hole of the pump to the center of the back
foot bolt hole of the pump.
G Dimension (Spacer Shafts Only) – Measure from the center of the A coupling to the center of the B
coupling.
Step 1: Entering Machine Dimensions – Vertical Machines
A Dimension – Measure from the center of the top of the target to the point where the motor flange
touches the mounting surface.
B Dimension – Measure from the center of the coupling to the point where the motor flange touches the
mounting surface. Note: Dimension A cannot be less than Dimension B.
C Dimension – The diameter of the coupling.
D Dimension – The diameter of the bolt hole circle, measured from the center of the bolt holes.
E Dimension – The outside diameter of the motor flange.
Click to select 4, 6 or 8 bolts for the Vertical Motor.

Note: Step 3: Soft Foot is disabled when Vertical Motor is chosen as the machine type.
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Step 1: Setting Up a New Machine – Tolerances Table
Figure 26 – Step 1:Tolerances
Recommended tolerance values are based upon industry-standard Excellent and Acceptable tolerances.
Select the RPM of the machine to be aligned and the appropriate tolerances are applied to the alignment
screens.
Optional User Defined Tolerance Feature
If the User-Defined Tolerance feature is enabled, click Offset or on a Gap display box to change the
tolerance to the desired value.
Offset Tolerance
Offset Tolerance specifies the vertical and horizontal offset from one coupling to another, as illustrated
below.
Gap Tolerance
Gap Tolerance is the amount of allowable vertical and horizontal gap at the top or bottom of the
coupling. It is calculated by taking the angular tolerance and multiplying it by the D Dimension (coupling
diameter), as illustrated below.
Standard Coupling Alignment Tolerances Used in Couple6

Standard ACCEPTABLE Tolerances Standard EXCELLENT Tolerances
Motor Speed Offset Angular Motor Speed Offset Angular
RPM In. (mm) In/In (mm/100mm) RPM In. (mm) In/In (mm/100mm)
600-899 .009 (0.23) .0015 (0.15) 600-899 .005 (0.13) .001 (0.12)
900-1199 .006 (0.15) .001 (0.12) 900-1199 .003 (0.08) .0007 (0.07)
1200-1799 .004 (0.10) .0008 (0.08) 1200-1799 .0025 (0.06) .0005 (0.05)
1800-2999 .003 (0.08) .0005 (0.05) 1800-2999 .002 (0.05) .0003 (0.03)
3600-5999 .0015 (0.04) .0003 (0.03) 3600-5999 .001 (0.03) .0002 (0.02)
6000-7200 .001 (0.03) .0002 (0.02) 6000-7200 .0005 (0.01) .0001 (0.01)
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Spacer Shaft Angular Tolerances – Gap A/Gap B
Note: Tolerances are displayed as Gap A and Gap B. Couple6 multiplies the angular tolerance below by
the D dimension and divides the result by 2 to formulate the Gap A and B values.
Spacer Shaft Angular Tolerances (Gap A/Gap B)
Motor Speed Excellent Acceptable
RPM In/In (mm/100mm) In/In (mm/100mm)
600-899 .0018 (0.18) .0030 (0.30)
900-1199 .0012 (0.12) .0020 (0.20)
1200-1799 .0009 (0.09) .0015 (0.15)
1800-2999 .0006 (0.06) .0010 (0.10)
3600-5999 .0003 (0.03) .0005 (0.05)
6000-7200 .0015 (0.02) .0003 (0.03)
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Step 1: Setting Up a New Machine – Thermal Growth
Click the Thermal Growth icon in Step 1: Dimensions to open the

Thermal Growth screen.
Figure 27 – Step 1: Thermal Growth at the coupling
Thermal growth (TG) values are either supplied for the coupling or calculated at the feet (see Calculating
TG Offsets at the Feet on Page 58). These values represent the amount that a motor’s alignment changes
from a cold start-up to warm/hot normal operation. Values entered here cause the alignment software to
“misalign” the motor by the amount entered (this is an intentional misalignment) so that when the motor
warms up to operating temperature, it “grows” into alignment.
The TG values can be either entered for either the Vertical or the Horizontal Axis of the machine.
Thermal Growth Modes

There are three Thermal Growth modes described below: TG at the Coupling, TG at the Feet, or TG
Foot Calculator.
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TG at the Coupling – Flexible Coupling
When the Thermal Growth screen displays, the default TG mode is TG at the Coupling.
TG at the Coupling. There are two modes for the angular part of the alignment
(gap or angular). Click this icon to open the popup box and select which angular
method to use.
Click to view the TG angle as a coupling gap.
Click to view the TG angle as an angle (slope) of the motor.
This icon displays in the data entry box to indicate Gap Mode.
This icon displays in the data entry box to indicate Angular Mode.
TG at the Feet
Click to enter the TG values at the feet to calculate the TG offsets at the motor.
Values can be entered at the motor feet, the pump feet, or both. If values are entered
at both the pump and motor feet, Couple6 consolidates them into one TG value at
the coupling and applies this value to the motor.
TG Foot Value Calculator

Click to enter the temperature change at the front and back foot of the motor and/or
pump. Couple6 calculates the amount the motor or pump grows at each foot.
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Entering Thermal Growth Signs (±)
Vertical Axis
 Negative Parallel Offset Values: a minus (-) TG Offset for Vertical Axis misaligns the motor lower
than the driven unit.
 Positive Parallel Offset Values: a plus (+) TG Offset for Vertical Axis misaligns the motor higher
than the driven unit.
 Negative Angular Value: a minus (-) Angular Value for the Vertical Axis misaligns the motor with
the back feet lower than the front feet (gap at the top or shaft pointing up).
 Positive Angular Value: a plus (+) Angular Value for the Vertical Axis misaligns the motor with the
back feet higher than the front feet (gap at the bottom or shaft pointing down).
Horizontal Axis
 Negative Parallel Values: a minus (-) TG Offset for Horizontal Axis misaligns the motor left of the
driven unit (as viewed by looking into the front of the motor).
 Positive Parallel Values: a plus (+) TG Offset for Horizontal Axis misaligns the motor to the right of
the driven unit (as viewed by looking into the front of the motor).
 Negative Angular Value: a minus (-) Angular Value for the Horizontal Axis misaligns the motor with
the back feet to the left of the front feet (gap at the right or shaft pointing right as viewed by looking
into the front of the motor).
 Positive Angular Value: a plus (+) Angular Value for the Horizontal Axis misaligns the motor with
the back feet to the right of the front feet (gap at the left or shaft pointing left, as viewed by looking
into the front of the motor).
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Thermal Growth at the Coupling – Flexible Coupling
Enter TG values at the coupling using either of the angular formats with the signs described on Page 56.
Select which side of the coupling to apply the TG Offsets: the pump (driven unit) or the
motor. Since the TG Mode is TG at the Coupling, the motor or the pump side may be
selected (not both). In TG at Foot Mode and TG Foot Calculator Mode, both may be
selected.
Enter TG values at the coupling using either of the angular formats with the
signs described on Page 56. Enter the values in the Data Entry box:
Select the Calculator icon (it flashes yellow) to show the effect the TG offset will have on
the motor’s alignment and to covert these values to the motor’s (or pump’s) feet. These
values may be applied to the motor or to the pump (driven unit) if values were entered into
the Step 1: Dimensions screen for E and F dimensions.
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In the example below, a .01" gap and .025" offset were entered as an offset at the coupling. Couple6
converted those values to show how much the front (.031") and back (.057") feet would have to grow (or
shrink) to produce the TG values at the coupling. The motor graphic also illustrates the effect thermal
growth has on a motor.
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Calculating Thermal Growth Offsets at the Feet
Select which side of the coupling to enter foot values. If you select Both, Couple6
combines the effects of the foot values for both motor and the pump into one TG at the
Coupling value and applies these values to the motor in Step 5.
Enter foot values for the pump, motor or both. Click the Calculator icon to covert the values to the
coupling and also to see the effect of the foot values on the motor’s alignment.
In this example, .014" was entered in the front foot of the motor and .030" was entered in the back foot.
The values were converted to .0016" in Vertical Angle and .009" for the Vertical Offset.
Applying Thermal Growth Offsets to the Pump (Driven Unit) side of Alignment
Click to apply the TG offsets to either the Vertical or Horizontal Axis.
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Calculating Thermal Growth Values Using Foot Temperature Changes
Thermal growth offset values can be calculated at the feet of either the pump (driven unit), the motor, or
both by entering the temperature change at each foot, the dimension of the shaft centerline from the
machine base, and choosing the type of metal for each unit.
Enter the height from machine base to shaft centerline and select the units for the
temperature change.
Select the metal type for motor or pump (driven unit).
Enter the temperature

change (degrees F or C) in
the front and back feet.
Click the Calculator icon to calculate the TG values at the coupling.
Click to switch to TG at the Feet Mode to view the foot values calculated with the
TG Calculator.
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In the example below, 100° F was entered into the front foot, 150 ° F in the back foot, 10" as the height of
the shaft from the base, and Iron (cast) was selected as the material type. This was converted to a gap of
.001" and an offset of .005".
Clicking the TG at the Feet icon indicates the values at the feet are .006" in the front and .009" in the
back.
Thermal Growth – Spacer (Jack) Shafts
There are 7 different formats to choose from for Spacer (Jack) shaft applications. Click the TG Offset at
the Coupling icon to bring up the Spacer Shaft Calc Methods popup box. When using the TG at the
Foot Mode or the Thermal Growth Temperature Calculator, Couple6 converts the foot values to the
selected Spacer Shaft format coupling values. The offsets are applied to the misalignment values in Step 5
in the same format that is chosen here.
Note: Step 4 shows the misalignment in Gap A/Gap B format only.
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The text in the Coupling Values Display box updates with the selected format type to confirm the
selection.
Spacer Shaft Formats
Gap A/Gap B
This format shows the misalignment as a gap at Coupling A (motor side) and gap
at Coupling B (pump side).
Alpha and Beta Angles
This format shows the misalignment as a combination of an angle (Alpha) of the
motor to the spacer shaft and an angle (Beta) of the spacer shaft to the pump.
Total Gap - Offset Right

This format shows the misalignment at the right (motor) coupling only in
Gap/Offset format.
Total Gap - Offset Left

This format shows the misalignment at the left (pump) coupling only in
Gap/Offset format.
Total Angle - Offset Right

This format shows the misalignment at the right (motor) coupling only in
Angle/Offset format.
Total Angle - Offset Left

This format shows the misalignment at the left (pump) coupling only in
Angle/Offset format.
Offset A – Offset B
This format shows the misalignment as an offset at Coupling A and an offset at
Coupling B.
Saving Offsets and Closing the TG Screen
To save (apply) the TG offsets to the alignment in Step 5, click the back arrow to return to
Step1: Dimensions.
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Step 2: Mount Laser and Target
Step 2: Laser Setup – Coarse
Adjusting the Laser and
Target
The alignment system comes with
a dust cover/alignment tool. With
the dust cover attached and the
target installed on its bracket, slide
the laser over the bracket posts
until the laser beams line up with Figure 28 – Laser beams not aligned (left); Laser beams aligned (right)
the holes in the dust cover (see
Figure 28). For the horizontal axis, adjust the wheel on the front of the laser until the beams “disappear”
into the holes. This should align the laser beams to +/- .030" (0.75 mm).
Step 2: Laser Setup – Initial Alignment, Adjust Target and Laser

Checking and Centering the Laser Beams
The Vertical and Horizontal Center numbers
indicate the location of the laser beam on the
target and how close it is to the electronic center
of the target. To maximize the 1" (25.4 mm)
measurement range of the sensor, (the amount of
misalignment the sensor can detect) the values
should be less than ± .040" (1 mm). However,
the system can still be used with centering values
greater than +/- .040" (1 mm).
Note: For maximum measurement accuracy,
ensure the V and H values are within ± .040" (1
mm). Figure 29 – Step 2: Laser Setup, Center and Angle adjustment
Vertical Adjustment
If the Vertical Laser Centering is not in tolerance, adjust the laser up or
down on the posts until the V display is less than +/- .040" (1 mm). The
Center and Angle display and the target “cross hair” graphic updates
automatically as the target is moved in either axis. The dotted white line
indicates the center of the target.
A large arrow displays on the face of the target graphic to illustrate which
direction to move the target in the vertical axis (see Figure 31). The color
of the arrow changes from red (< +/- .040" or 1 mm) to yellow (between
.040" and .020") or green (between .020" and .010") to indicate how far Figure 30 -- Step 2: Cross Hair
from center the laser beam is. A yellow or green arrow indicates the setup alignment indicator
is in tolerance. If the arrow graphic disappears, the target setup alignment

is less than .010" (0.25 mm).
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Figure 31 – Vertical Target Adjustment showing color-coded arrows
Horizontal Adjustment – T-1290 5-Axis Target Only

The T-1290 5-Axis Target (S-680) has a horizontal axis in addition to the vertical axis. When using the T-
1290, the horizontal axis can be adjusted in Step 2. If the Horizontal Laser Centering is not in tolerance,
adjust the wheel on the laser until the value is less than ± .040" (1 mm). An arrow displays on the target
graphic near the horizontal adjustment wheel to show which direction to turn the wheel. The arrow
changes color in the same way described for the Vertical Adjustment.
For the T-1285 target, use the dust cover/alignment tool to help align the horizontal
axis (see Figure 28) by loosening the laser bracket and rotating it until the laser dots go
into the alignment holes on the dust cover.
Step 2: Laser Setup – Vertical and Horizontal Angle

For applications with less than 5 feet between laser and target
Vertical and Horizontal Angular displays show the angle (slope) of the target relative
to the laser. The values are displayed in in/inch or mm/100mm. These values are the
approximate angular mis-
alignment values of the
motor relative to the pump (stationary unit).
These are not the true angular misalignment
values because of bracket mounting errors,
mostly due to the dirty, poorly machined
mounting surfaces of most shafts. For most
alignments, where the distance between laser
and target is less than 5 feet (1.5 M), Vertical
and Horizontal values up to .015 in/inch (1.5
mm/100 mm) are allowable. A green display Figure 32 – Step 2: (Laser Setup, angular view)
indicates the values are in angular tolerance,
where a red display indicates out of tolerance.
For applications with more than 5 feet between laser and target
If the distance between laser and target is greater than 5 feet (1 M), roughly align the motor in angle (gap)
so the angular values are closer to .010 in/inch (1.0 mm/M). This is to avoid the laser moving off the
target during the data taking rotation in Step 4. The larger the distance between laser and target, the lower
these values should be.
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Rough Alignment for New Motor Installation
The Angular Displays can be used to roughly align a new motor during installation. The values are in
in/inch, so it is easy to calculate the shims to roughly align the motor. For example, if the Vertical angular
value is .010", the back of the motor is higher than the front by .010 in/inch. If the distance between front
and back feet is 5 inches, simply add .050" (.010 in/inch * 5 in = .050 in/inch) of shim to the front feet (or
remove that amount from the back feet) to roughly align the motor in the Vertical Axis.
Note: After adding shim, the target may no longer detect the laser. Adjust the target or laser up or down
on the posts until the target detects the laser.
Higher Accuracy Rough Alignment

For a more accurate Rough Alignment, do the following:
Vertical Axis
1. Set the laser/target at 12:00 and note the vertical angle value.
2. Rotate the laser/target to 6:00 note the vertical angle value.
3. Average the 12:00 and 6:00 values. This is the true vertical angular misalignment.
4. Multiply the averaged angular value by the C Dimension and add/subtract shim as needed.
Horizontal Axis
1. Set the laser/target to 3:00 and note the vertical angle.
2. Rotate the laser/target to 9:00 and note the vertical angle.
3. Average the two readings. This is the true horizontal angular misalignment.
4. With the target at 9:00 or 3:00, adjust the motor until the vertical angle display is equal to the number
calculated in Step 3.
Note: This technique may be used to align the offsets using the Center display in Step 2, but the
angular alignment must be completed first.
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Step 3: Soft Foot Check
Soft Foot is a condition where the four feet
of the motor are not parallel to the machine
base. This causes the motor casing to distort
in an unpredictable way when all four bolts
are tight. What usually happens when a
motor has soft foot is that the motor appears
to be aligned in Step 5, but when the data is
re-taken, the motor is still misaligned. This
continues until the soft foot is detected and
corrected.
Figure 33 –Step 3: Soft Foot Check
Note: The Soft Foot Check program can detect most soft foot problems; however it cannot detect
problems such as:
 Rigidly Mounted Couplings: where the coupling does not allow much shaft movement. It is difficult
to detect soft foot at the shaft with any laser system, so it is better to use indicators or feeler gauges.
 Angular Soft Foot (bent foot): Couple6 may detect an angular soft foot problem, but it typically
cannot recommend the proper solution.
Foot Reading Display

A live display shows the Vertical Offset Value projected to the foot. Couple6 uses
the V-Offset and V-Angle to calculate the foot value.
Tight Foot
Records the value for the foot when the bolt is tight.
Loose Foot
Records the value for the foot when the bolt is loose.
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Soft Foot Procedure
1. Beginning with Foot #1 (a yellow
arrow points to motor foot to indicate
which foot Couple6 is ready to
record), press the Spacebar or click
Record to record the Tight Value.
Dashes on the upper readout indicate
that the application is waiting for the
user to press Record to save the Foot
1-tight condition.
2. Loosen the bolt and wait 5 seconds,
then press the Spacebar or click
Record to record the Loose Value.
3. When both values are recorded and
displayed (with numbers other than
zero), click OK in the Confirm
popup to go to the next foot.
Note: Ensure that the bolt is
tightened for Foot #1 before clicking
OK.
4. After clicking OK in the Confirm
popup, Couple6 moves to Foot #2 to
take the next set of data. Repeat
Steps 1-3 until all four feet have been
recorded.
5. After data for all four feet is recorded,
Couple6 compares the difference
between Tight and Loose values. The
display is red if the value is out of
tolerance and green if the value is in
tolerance. The tolerance for soft foot
is .0022" (0.06 mm).
6. Add the recommended shim to the
foot shown with the red arrow and
tighten all bolts.
7. Repeat Steps 1-5 to confirm the soft-
foot problem has been fixed.
8. Click the forward arrow to proceed to
Step 4. A message displays,
prompting to tighten all bolts before
continuing.
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Re-Recording Data for a Single Foot
Click the data display for any foot to re-record the data. Couple6 asks for
confirmation to re-measure the foot data. Click Yes to clear the data and re-
record it.
Restarting the Soft Foot Procedure

Click Restart in the right-hand dialog box to
erase all recorded data and start over at Foot
#1.
Figure 34 – Step 3: Completed Soft Foot check.
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Step 4: Take Data
All shaft alignment methods use
some form of shaft rotation when
taking data for an alignment to
correct for mounting errors,
which are always present due to
various factors such as dirty,
painted shafts. By rotating the
shafts and recording the data at
each point, Couple6 is able to
measure and correct these
mounting errors.
Couple6 uses the Vertical Offset
and Vertical Angular values to
calculate the misalignment of the
motor shaft axis of rotation
(AOR) relative to the driven
Figure 35 – Step 4: Auto Sweep™ screen with Repeatability/History License enabled
unit’s AOR. By using only the
Vertical Axis for taking data,
Couple6 is insensitive to
coupling backlash and it takes a severe case of backlash to produce a measureable impact on the accuracy
of the data. In almost all cases, backlash does not affect the accuracy to any measurable degree. After
taking the data, Couple6 uses a sophisticated curve-fitting algorithm that determines the misalignment.
The software then uses this information to calculate display offsets and applies them to the raw data to
show the true misalignment.
The data in Step 4 is taken at a rate of up to 16 readings per second. Couple6 allows up to 1,000 points to
be recorded for one set of data.
Data Displays
The data displays at the top of the Step 4: Take

Data screen show the raw values being used to
record the data.
Rotation – The rotation angle of the target in degrees.

V Offset –The Vertical Axis Coupling Offset value (inches, mils or mm)
H Offset –The Horizontal Axis Coupling Offset value (inches, mils or mm)
V Angle –The Vertical Axis angular value (inches/in., inches/ft., mm/100 mm)
H Angle –The Horizontal Axis angular value (inches/in., inches/ft., mm/100 mm)
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Measurement Modes
Auto Clock™ Mode (standard)

Mainly used for vertical applications where the accelerometer (measures rotation angle)
cannot be used. Click one of eight clock positions, rotate the laser/target to that position, and
click Record. A minimum of three points in a 90 degree arc is required for Couple6 to
calculate results.
Auto Sweep™ (standard)
Start at any point (clock position) in the rotation of the motor and sweep to any other point.
The minimum sweep that Couple6 accepts to caclulate the misalignmet results is 60 degrees,
as long as the sweep (arc) crosses one of the polar coordinates (12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00 or 0°,
90°, 180° or 270°). For example, if you sweep from 3 degrees to 65 degrees, Couple6 does
not accept the data; however, if you sweep from 359 degrees to 60 degrees, Couple6 accepts
this arc since the data crosses a polar coordinate (0 degrees).
Arc Mode™ (optional)
Start and stop at any point in the motor’s rotation circle multiple times. Use this mode if there
are obstructions that block the laser beam or prevent a full rotation. For example, start at
12:00 and sweep to 2:00, then start again at 4:00 and sweep to 6:00. As long as the arcs add
up to 60 degrees and one of them crosses a polar coordinate, Couple6 accepts the set of data
and calculate alignment results.
Point Mode (optional)
Rotate laser/target to any clock position in the motor’s rotation and click Record to take a
data point at that location. A minimum of five points is needed, with one point within 10
degrees of a polar coordinate for Couple6 to calculate the misalignment results.
Uncoupled Mode (optional)
For uncoupled applications, rotate the laser to any clock position and then slowly sweep the
target past the laser. Couple6 automatically records a data point. A minimum of five points is
needed, with one point within 10 degrees of a polar coordinate for Couple6 to calculate the
misalignment results.
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Step 4: Take Data – Auto Clock™ Mode
Auto Clock™ Mode is the primary data taking mode for the S-660 System. It allows the user to record up
to eight data points. When the laser/target are rotated to a clock location, Couple6 automatically rotates
the target icon to match the clock position.
Click the Clock icon to enable Auto Clock™ Mode and then click Record
to start the program. To record alignment data, rotate the laser and target
together (must be coupled) to a clock location until the white areas turn
green (see Figure 36). Click Record. Repeat until at least three points are
taken (five points are preferred). For high tolerance alignments, record
eight points. Try to leave the laser/target at 12:00 when finished recording data.
Note: It is not required to leave the laser/target at 12:00, but this is the preferred method. If the
laser/target are left at any other location, Couple6 automatically rectifies the readings in Step 5 so that it
appears that the laser/target are at 12:00.
When the target icon is centered in the white areas,

Couple6 is ready to take a data point.
When a data point has been recorded, the white areas

partially fill with a color-coded mark to indicate the
data point has been recorded (see below). The color
of the mark indicates the quality of the data. If you
do NOT see a color-coded mark after pressing
Record, try rotating the laser/target a little more
toward the center of the white area.
Figure 36 – To record data, rotate laser/target
until target icon is centered in white areas
When the data point indicators turn dark blue, the minimum amount of data
has been taken. Red indicates that insufficient data has been taken. Light blue
indicates the data quality is good. Green indicates the data quality is
excellent.
To re-record a data point, rotate the laser/target to a clock position and click
Record. Couple6 will record over the data point.
When you are ready to see the results, click Done.
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Step 4: Take Data – Auto Sweep™ Mode
To record alignment data in Auto Sweep™ Mode, rotate the laser
and target together (must be coupled) to sweep an arc of data.
Start or stop at any clock location as long as there is a minimum
60-degree sweep. Accuracy can be affected if a sweep of less than
a 360° is taken, although the decline in accuracy does not become
significant until the sweep arc is close to 90°. If using the S-680,
we recommend leaving the laser/target at 12:00 when finished
rotating, although this is not required. If the laser/target are left at
any other location, Couple6 automatically rectifies the readings in
Step 5 so that it appears that the laser/target are at 12:00.
Auto-Start Mode
If Auto-Start is enabled, Couple6 automatically begins taking data when the
target’s rotation sensor detects rotational movement greater than 5°. The target
transmits data at a very high rate (up to 16 readings per second).
Note: To enable Auto-Start Mode, uncheck Auto Sweep™ requires manual
Start/Stop (the default setting) in the Preferences (settings) screen.
Manual Start Mode

For applications where there is excess vibration, it is recommended that Auto Sweep™ be put
into Manual Start Mode. This mode requires the user to click the Play button (or press the
spacebar) to start the data taking process.
After finishing the sweep, Couple6 automatically detects that target rotation has stopped and processes
the data. The Accept screen displays, showing the misalignment results.
Note: If excess vibration exists, the rotation sensor thinks it is still rotating and the Accept
screen does not display. In this case, click the Stop Sign icon (or press the Spacebar) to force
Couple6 to stop taking data and start the calculation process. Within a few seconds, the
Accept screen displays with the results.
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Accept Measurement Results Screen
After Couple6 completes taking data, the Accept
Measurement Results screen displays. Click Accept to accept
the sweep data and Couple6 adds it to the Repeatability Table.
Click Repeat to accept the data and add it to the Repeatability
Table, clear the rotation data from Auto Sweep™, and return to
take another set of data. Click Reject to erase the set of data
and return to Auto Sweep™ to take a new set of data.
The coupling icons show the misalignment at the coupling. The
left half of the coupling is the pump (stationary unit).
Figure 37 – Accept Measurement Results Screen for S-

670: Basic License on left and Results Screen for the S-
680 with Repeatability/History License enabled on the
right.
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Measurement Data Point Indicator
The Measurement Data Point Indicator displays how much data Auto Sweep™ has taken during the
current sweep. Each data point is represented by a line in the circular indicator area. The data points are
displayed in several different colors to indicate insufficient, acceptable, good, very good and best sets of
data.
Insufficient Data
An insufficient set of data displays as red lines in the circular Data
Point Indicator display. This means either less than 60° of data was
taken or the data did not cross a polar coordinate (12:00, 3:00, 6:00 or
9:00).
Acceptable Data
Acceptable data is represented by orange lines in the Data Point
Indicator. This means the amount of data collected is acceptable but
not optimum, since it is always best to collect 360° of data.
Acceptable data indicates that more than 60° but less than 90° of data
was taken and the data crossed a polar coordinate (12:00, 3:00, 6:00
or 9:00).
Good Data
When the Data Point Indicator turns dark blue, a good set of data has
been taken. This indicates that more than 90° but less than 180° of
data was taken. This produces more accurate alignment results than a
set of Acceptable Data.
Very Good
When the sweep data exceeds180° but is less than 270°, Couple6
turns the Data Point Indicator light blue to indicate a very good set of
data.
Note: For high-RPM applications, we strongly recommend that 360°
of data be taken.
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Best Data
When the sweep data exceeds 270°, Couple6 turns the Data Point
Indicator green to show the best set of data. While it is ideal to
record 360° of sweep data for the highest accuracy, for most lower-
RPM applications the reduction in accuracy (of less than 270° but
more than 180° of data) is minimal.
Note: For high-RPM applications, we strongly recommend that 360°
of data be taken.
Accepting the Measurements
Reject Button
™
Click Reject to erase the current set of data, return to the data taking screen (Auto Sweep ,
Point Mode, Uncoupled, etc.) and re-record the data.
Repeat Button
Click Repeat to save the set of data in the Repeatability Tab and return to the Auto
™
Sweep screen to take another set of data.
Note: The Repeat button is not activated unless the Repeatability/History license key has
been purchased.
Accept Button
S-680/S-670 Repeatability/History License - Click Accept to save the current set of data
and go to the Repeatability Tab to compare the results to other sets of data taken.
S-670 Basic License - If the Repeatability/History license has not been purchased, the
Accept button saves the data into the Repeatability Table. However, only one set of data
can be recorded.
Excess Backlash Detector (S-680 T-1290 Target Only)

If Excess Backlash Detected displays at the bottom of the Measurement Results Screen, Couple6 has
detected excess backlash in the coupling. This could cause problems aligning the Horizontal Offset in the
Move screen because the T-1290 (or any other laser alignment system) cannot detect the difference
between a Horizontal Offset Move and a slight rotation of the motor shaft relative to the pump shaft.
When aligning a motor with this condition, a message displays in the Step 5: Move Screens if Couple6
detects a >3° rotational move. The message directs the user to rotate the laser/target to 3:00 or 9:00 for
the Horizontal Move or retake the data and leave the laser/target at 3:00 or 9:00.
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Step 4: Take Data – Repeatability Table
When data is recorded in any of the data taking modes (Auto Sweep™ Mode, Arc Mode™, Point Mode,
Uncoupled Mode, or Auto Clock™ Mode), click Accept to store the misalignment data in the
Repeatability Table. Couple6 can store results for up to 99 alignment results in the Repeatability Table if
the Repeatability/History License Key has been purchased.
Viewing Measurement Results with Tolerances

To view the alignment results
against the alignment tolerances,
click the set of data to view and
highlight the row. Click Results
to display the Measurement Results window,
showing the alignment results for both the Vertical
and Horizontal axes and whether the alignment is in
or out of tolerance. The shim values are also
displayed near the front and back feet of the motor.
Data Display Colors

The color of the data displays changes to reflect values that are in or out of tolerance, as defined in Step 1.
A red display box indicates the alignment value is greater than the Acceptable Tolerance (see Step
1: Setting Up a New Machine – Tolerances Table on Page 51).
A yellow display box indicates the alignment value is less than the Acceptable Tolerance but
greater than the Excellent Tolerance.
A green display box indicates the alignment value is less than the Excellent Tolerance.
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Selecting Results for Step 5 Move Screens
A single set of data or an average of multiple sets of data can be selected from the Repeatability Table to
use in the Step 5: Move Screens.
Single Set of Results
Click the checkbox next to a set
of alignment results (see Figure
38) for Couple6 to use for the
Move screens.
Warning: Only the alignment
results from the current session
can be used in the Move
screens. Choosing previously
recorded data can produce
incorrect results. Figure 38 – Selecting a single set of results
Multiple Sets of Results

Click the checkboxes next to
multiple sets of alignment results
(see Figure 39) for Couple6 to
average the values selected. This
average is preceded by an A and
Couple6 uses these average
values for the Move screens.
Figure 39 – Selecting multiple sets of results
Opening the Step 5: Move Screens

Once the data set has been selected, click Move (shim icon) to go to the Step 5: Move Screens
and begin the alignment process.
Deleting/Archiving Data Points in the Repeatability Table

To delete data:
Right-click the row of data (or press and hold the row of data on the
touch screen) and click Delete.
To archive data:
Right-click the row of data (or press and hold the row of data on the
touch screen) and click Add to History. This data is saved but
cannot be used for averaging sets of data or for the Move screens.
Data should be archived only after an alignment is completed.
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Other Information in the Repeatability/History Tab
Move the scrollbar to the right to view other information in the Repeatability Tab.
Time: Indicates the time the data was taken.
™ ™
Span: Indicates the total number of degrees of rotation for Auto Sweep or Arc Mode .
Points: Indicates the number of data points taken in an alignment set.
Mode: Indicates the measurement mode used for the set of data.
Method: Indicates the measurement method used for the set of data.
Clearing Data from the Repeatability Table

To clear all the data from the Repeatability table, click Clear List.
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Measurement Results Definitions
V Offset: the amount of parallel misalignment of the coupling in the Vertical Axis
H Offset: the amount of parallel misalignment of the coupling in the Horizontal Axis
V Gap: the amount of angular misalignment (gap) in the coupling in the Vertical Axis.
H Gap: the amount of angular misalignment (gap) in the coupling in the Horizontal
Axis.
Interpreting Misalignment Values Signs (+ or -):
 Negative V Offset: the motor coupling is below the pump
coupling. (1)
 Positive V Offset: the motor coupling is above the pump
coupling. (2)
 Negative V Gap: the gap is at the top of the coupling (front feet
are above the back feet). (4)
 Positive V Gap: the gap is at the bottom of coupling (front feet
are below the back feet). (3)
 Negative H Offset: the motor coupling is to the left of the pump
coupling when looking from the pump into the motor. (2)
 Positive H Offset: the motor coupling is to the right of the pump
coupling when looking from the pump into the motor (1).
 Negative H Gap: the gap is on the right side of the coupling
when looking from the pump into the motor (the front feet are to
the right of the back feet). (3)
 Positive H Gap: the gap is on the left side of the coupling Figure 40 – Interpreting Misalignment Values
when looking from the pump into the motor (front feet are
to the left of the back feet). (4)
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Step 4: Take Data – Point Mode
When using Point Mode for horizontally mounted motors, the laser and target can be
rotated to any point in a circle and a data point can be recorded by clicking Record or
pressing the Spacebar. At least four points are needed in a 60° arc to obtain valid
results. For good results, take at least seven points in at least a 180° sweep arc. For the
best results, take at least nine points in at least a 270° sweep arc.
Procedure
1. Rotate the laser/target to any point in the circle.
2. Click Record or press the Spacebar to record the data point.
3. A single point appears in the Data Point Indicator for each point recorded.
Rotate to another clock position and repeat Steps 2 and 3.
4. Keep taking data points until the desired number of points and the sweep arc
(90°, 180°, etc.) are achieved. Figure 41 – Step 4: Point Mode
5. Leave target at any clock position when done, although12:00 is preferable. showing a data point on Data
6. For best results, make sure to include several points in between 12:00 and Point Indicator
3:00 and 6:00 and 9:00.
7. When finished, click Done to display the Accept Measurement Results screen.
Note: The laser/target do not have to be left at 12:00, but this is the preferred method.
If the laser/target are left at any other location, Couple6 automatically rectifies the
readings so that it appears that the laser/target are at 12:00.
See Page 73 for a description of the Accept Measurement Results screen.
Using Point Mode for Uncoupled Alignment

While it is preferable to use Uncoupled Mode for doing uncoupled-shaft
alignments, Point Mode may be used to take data for uncoupled shafts by following
this procedure:
S-680 System (T-1290 Target)

1. Rotate laser to 3:00 and hold in place.
2. Slowly rotate the target until the H offset value is less than .020" (0.5 mm). Hold the laser/target so
the values remain steady. Click Record or press the spacebar to record the data point.
3. Repeat Step 2 for 6:00, 9:00 and 12:00.
4. Take at least one more data point at any rotation angle.
For best results, include several points in between 12:00
and 3:00 and 6:00 and 9:00 and also take a point at 6:00.
The same minimum number of points described for Point
Mode for Horizontally Mounted Motors (Page 80) is Figure 42 – Rotate target until H offset value is less
required. than .010”
5. When finished taking data, ensure the laser and target are
at 12:00 and the H Offset value is less than ± .050" (1.25 mm). Click Results to bring up the Accept
Measurement Results screen.
Note: For maximum accuracy, try to get the H Offset value less than .010” (0.25 mm).
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S-670 System (T-1285 3-Axis
Target)
1. Rotate the laser to 3:00 and
hold in place.
2. Attach the dust cover /
alignment tool to the target.
Slowly rotate the target until
the laser beams align to the
holes on the alignment tool
(see Figure 43). Support the Figure 43 -- Aligning laser beams with S-670 to take uncoupled shaft data in Point Mode
target and laser so they remain using the dust cover/alignment tool.
steady.
3. Remove the alignment tool and
click Record or press the spacebar to record the data point.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the 6:00, 9:00 and 12:00 clock positions.
5. Record at least one more data point at any rotation angle. For best results, include several points in
between 12:00 and 3:00 and 6:00 and 9:00. The same minimum number of points described for Point
Mode for Horizontally Mounted Motors (Page 80) is required. When finished taking
data, click Done to display the Accept Measurement Results screen.
6. When ready to proceed to the Step 5: Move Screens, ensure the target is at 12:00. Use the
alignment tool to line up the laser and target as described in Step 2, then remove the tool
and click the Shim icon.
Step 4: Take Data – Vertically Mounted Motors (Auto Clock™ Manual Mode)
Taking data with vertically mounted motors is a little more difficult than horizontally mounted motors
because the rotation sensor does not work. Auto Clock™ Manual Mode is used to tell the software
where the target is located when recording a data point. For flange-
mounted motors, it is best to begin the alignment task by numbering the
flange with clock numbers (3:00, 6:00, 9:00 and 12:00) to give yourself a
reference to use with Couple6 during the alignment procedure (use 12:00
as the starting location).
To begin taking data, make sure the Vertical Motor icon
was selected in Step 1. This opens a dialog box that asks if
you want to disable the rotation sensor and sets the data
taking mode to Auto Clock™ Manual Mode. Click Yes to
disable the rotation sensor.
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Selecting Clock Location
On the data taking screen, the numbers in the blue circles represent the bolt holes. The
clock location numbers are located outside of the orange circle. Select the clock location
from which to take data. Click the white box near the clock location or click and rotate the
Target icon to the desired clock location.
When a data point has been recorded, a red dot displays in the white box at the selected
clock location. When the data points turn blue (3 points in 90 degrees), this indicates
acceptable measurement data. When they turn light blue (5 points in 180 degrees), this
indicates good measurement data. When they turn green (7 points in 270 degrees), this
indicates the best measurement data.
Note: When using points instead of arcs, 3 points in a 90-degree arc produces
acceptable results but the data is very sensitive to each data point taken. If there is one
bad point (out of 3), the results can be affected significantly. Extra care should be taken
to make sure there are no problems with repeatability when using fewer than 5 points in
180 degrees.
Auto-Advance Data Taking

If enabled, Couple6 automatically advances the Target icon to the next data point location after Record
is clicked (or the Spacebar is pressed) and prepares to record the next data point. This mode is the default
and it can be turned off in the Settings/Preference screen, where you may also select which direction to
advance the Target icon: CW (Clockwise) CCW (Counter Clockwise).
Vertical Motor Data-Taking Procedure (Coupled)
1. Rotate the actual laser/target to 12:00 and click the 12:00 box (or rotate the
Target icon to 12:00) on the data taking screen.
2. Click Record or press the spacebar. If Auto-Advance is selected, Couple6
automatically advances the Target icon to the next point in a clockwise (or
counter-clockwise) direction and prepares to record the next point.
3. Repeat data taking until the desired number of points is recorded.
4. When enough data is taken, the Done button is enabled. Click Done to display the Accept
Measurement Results screen (see Page 73).
Vertical Motor Data-Taking Procedure (Uncoupled)

Use the Point Mode procedure for uncoupled motors on Page 80. Position the target icon in Auto
Clock™ Manual Mode to tell Couple6 which data point to take.
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Step 4: Take Data – Uncoupled (Swipe) Mode
When it is necessary to remove the coupling, use Uncoupled Mode to align the motor by performing the
following steps:
1. Click the Uncoupled icon in Step 4: Take Data.
2. Click the Swipe Mode™ data taking icon
3. A popup graphic displays to show the direction the target should be

swiped past the laser.
4. Rotate the laser to any clock position and hold it in place (by hand if the shafts rotate easily). It is
advisable to start at 3:00 or 9:00.
5. Click Record to begin recording data.
6. Slowly rotate (Swipe) the target completely past the laser. A single dot
displays in the Data Point Indicator for each point recorded.
7. Repeat Step 3 until the desired number of data points is recorded. When the minimum
number of points is recorded, Done is enabled.
Note: At least 4 points in a 60° (minimum) arc are required and the arc must cross one
polar coordinate (3:00, 6:00, 9:00 or 12:00). For best results, spread the data points
over 360° with at least one point near 12:00, 3:00, 6:00 or 9:00.
8. Click Done to display the Accept Measurement Results screen.
9. Proceed to the Step 5: Move Screen:

a. S-680 System - Rotate the laser to 12:00 and then
rotate the target while watching the H Offset value in
Step 4: Data Displays until the value is less than
±.050" (1.25 mm). Figure 44 – Step 4: Data Point Display showing data
b. S-670 System – Rotate laser to 12:00 and then rotate point
the target to 12:00 using the target alignment tool to
align the laser dots in the center of the holes on the tool. Remove the alignment tool and click the
Shim icon (see Page 81).
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Note: For maximum accuracy, leave the target in a position where the H offset value is < ± .025”
(0.6 mm).
For the S-680, the target can be left at 12:00 and both alignment axes (V and H) can be aligned in
Step 5. For the S-670, leave the target/laser at 12:00 to align the vertical axis. Leave the target/laser
at 3:00 or 9:00 to align the horizontal axis.
Uncoupled Re-alignment Indicator in Step 5 (Move Screen)

In Uncoupled mode, if the target and laser are moved to another clock position (for example, from 12
o’clock to 3 o’clock), you must re-align the target to the laser. The indicator, shown in the following
image, appears when a change of clock position is detected. Note: This indicator is only applicable to
the S-680 system with a T-1290 target, With an S-670
system, you must manually re-align the target and laser
as shown in Figure 43.
The Alignment indicator bar is scaled as follows:

Green Area: Horizontal offset within ± .025" (± 0.6 mm)
Yellow Area: Horizontal offset within ±.050" (± 1.3mm)
Read Area: Horizontal offset within ± .075" (± 1.9mm)
When the laser is on-target, a blue arrow displays.

This arrow is not visible when the laser is off-
target. For best accuracy, re-align the laser and
target so that the arrow points inside the green zone,
as close to the center line as possible. Click on the
re-alignment indicator to hide the arrow, which
remains hidden until the target and laser are rotated to another clock position.
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Step 5: Move and Shim
Step 5: Combined View
By default, the Combined
Move screen is displayed in
Step 5, showing both the
Vertical and Horizontal Move
screens simultaneously. For the
S-670, if the target is at 12:00,
then the Vertical Move side of
the screen is enabled (the H-axis
is disabled and grayed-out). If
the target is rotated to 3:00 or
9:00, the Horizontal Axis is ac-
tivated (the V-axis is disabled
and grayed-out).
Figure 45 – Step 5: (Vertical move)
Offset Display
 Vertical Axis – The offset misalignment of the motor and pump shafts at the
coupling. A minus (-) sign indicates that the motor coupling is below the driven-
unit coupling. A plus (+) sign indicates that the motor coupling is above the
driven unit coupling.
 Horizontal Axis – A minus (-) sign indicates that the motor coupling is to the left
of the driven-unit coupling. A plus (+) sign indicates that the motor coupling is to
the right the driven unit coupling.
Angular Display
 Vertical Axis – Shows the slope or angle of the motor (in units of in/inch or
mm/100 mm) relative to the driven unit. A plus (+) sign indicates that the back
feet of the motor are above the front feet (the motor shaft is pointing
downward). A minus (-) sign indicates that the back feet of the motor are below
the front feet (the motor shaft is pointing upward).
 Horizontal Axis – A plus (+) sign indicates that the back feet of the motor are to
the right of the front feet (the motor shaft is pointing to the left) when looking
into the motor’s coupling. A minus (-) sign indicates that the back feet of the
motor are to the left of the front feet (the motor shaft is pointing to the right).
Gap Display
 Vertical Axis – Shows the angular misalignment at the coupling. A gap at the
top (12:00) has a minus (-) sign and a gap at the bottom (6:00) has a plus (+)
sign. This gap is calculated by multiplying the angular value (slope) of the motor
times the diameter of the coupling (the D Dimension entered in Step 1).
 Horizontal Axis – A gap at the left side of the coupling (9:00) has a plus (+) sign
and a gap at the right side has a minus (-) sign.
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Recommended Shim Values
Based on the dimensions entered in the Step 1: Dimensions tab,

Couple6 calculates the recommend amount of shim to add or
remove from the front and back feet of the motor or the
pump/stationary machine. UP arrows (↑) indicate shim should be
added (the shim display has a plus (+) sign); DOWN arrows (↓)
indicate shim should be removed (the shim display has a minus (-)
sign).
Shim Lock
The Lock icon next to the shim values locks or unlocks the live update for the shim
values. By default, the shims are locked to allow addition of the recommend shim. After
adding the recommended shim, click the Lock icon to unlock the shims and Couple6
updates the values based upon the new Vertical Offset and Angular Values to determine if
more shims are required. The icon displays a locked image to indicate the lock feature is ON and an
unlocked image to show the lock feature is OFF.
If the user adjusts the motor, the Gap and Offsets displays change along with the motor image, but the
shim values will not change until the unlock button (open padlock with refresh arrows) is clicked.
Live Graphics Screen – T-1290 5-Axis Target (S-680) – Dual Axis Mode
The motor graphic updates

with each shim added or foot
moved horizontally. The
up/down screen location of the
motor is determined by the
amount of the front shim or
move. When using the T-1290
Target, Couple6 is set to Dual
Axis Mode, where the four
alignment values (V- Offset,
V-Gap, H-Offset and H-Gap)
update continuously as the
motor is shimmed and moved
horizontally. If the target is
rotated by more than 5°,
Couple6 automatically switches the target to Single Axis Mode (see Page 90).
When the horizontal axis values are less than the Excellent Tolerance values, the bolt holes of the motor
are aligned to the holes on the motor base and bolt heads display on the feet (see the chart on Page 87).
When the alignment is within Excellent Tolerances for the vertical axis, the Shim icons do not display,
indicating no more shim is needed (see the chart on Page 87).
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Foot Display – Vertical Axis
Alignment out of tolerance. Add shim.
Alignment in tolerance. Shims do not display.
Foot Display – Horizontal Axis
Alignment out of tolerance. Motor needs to be moved down

(toward the user).
Alignment in Excellent Tolerance, showing the bolt heads in

place
Live Graphics Screen – T-1285 3-Axis (S-670) – Single Axis Mode

The motor graphic updates with each shim added or foot moved horizontally. The up/down screen
location of the motor is determined by the amount of the front shim or move. When using the T-1285
Target, the two alignment values for either the horizontal or the vertical axes (V-Offset/V-Gap or H-
Offset/H-Gap) update continuously as the motor is shimmed or moved horizontally.
When the target is located at

12:00 or 6:00, the Vertical Axis
is enabled and the Horizontal
Axis is disabled (grayed out).
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Live Graphics Screen – T-1285 3-Axis (S-670) – Single Axis Mode (continued)
When the target is at 3:00 or

9:00, the Horizontal Axis is
enabled and the Vertical Axis is
disabled (grayed out).
When the target is at or near the

1:30, 4:30, 7:30 or 10:30 clock
positions, Couple6 disables both
V- and H-axis displays, since the
orientation of the target’s
measuring axes is out of phase to
the motor’s alignment axes. This
makes it extremely difficult to do
the alignment, because, for
example, a move in the
horizontal axis of the motor is
detected by both the horizontal
and vertical axes of the target.
So for a .005" move of the
motor, the target shows only
.0025".
When the target is rotated and is

between polar coordinates
(12:00, 3:00, 6:00 and 12:00), an
alignment tool displays on top of
the motor graphic. The triangular
image in the center of the graphic
shows the current rotation angle
of the target. The red areas
indicate the “dead zones” and the
green areas are the “live zones”.
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Step 5: Changing Views
Couple6 provides the ability to change views in

the Move screens, depending on the optional
features that are enabled. To display the
Change View Menu, right-click the icon (see
Figure 46). When using a touch screen, press
and hold the Menu icon on the Move screen. A
window displays with six view choices.
Figure 46 – Step 5: Move Screen
showing the Menu icon
Figure 47 – Step 5:Move Screen showing View popup for changing screen views
View Menu Screen Display Selections
Click to display the Split Screen Foot view, which shows the Vertical and
Horizontal Axis on the same screen.
Note: If using the T-1290 5-Axis target (S-680), the Split Screen view displays the data from
both the Vertical and Horizontal axes at the same time. If the T-1285 3-Axis Target (S-670)
is used, Couple6 only displays the data from one alignment axis at a time.
Click to display the Coupling Zoom view, showing the alignment at the coupling.
™
Click again to zoom out to Split Screen view or Bolt Bound view.
™
Click to view the Bolt Bound screen (an optional feature) for the Horizontal Axis.
™
Click to view Bolt Bound screen (an optional feature) for the Vertical Axis.
Click to flip the motor image (coupling on the left or right) to match the orientation
of the motor to the software.
Select to turn off the Thermal Growth Offsets entered into the Step 1: Thermal
Growth screen. A Thermal Growth icon (see below) displays in the Step 5: Move
Screens to alert you that Thermal Growth Offsets have been entered.
The Thermal Growth icon that displays in Step 5 when Thermal Growth values
have been entered.
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Step 5: Coupling Zoom View
Click the Coupling Zoom icon to zoom the Move screen into Coupling Only view. This shows the
current alignment at the coupling. The graphics update the alignment of the coupling as the motor is
shimmed and moved. Click the Split Screen Foot icon to return to Foot Screen view. See Page 85 for a
description of what the signs mean in the alignment and shim displays.
The blue dotted line on the shaft indicates the pump (driven unit) side of the coupling.
The red dotted line on the shaft indicates the motor side of the coupling.
Changing Angular Format in Step 5

Couple6 displays the angular axes of the alignment in either Gap Format (angular
value times the D Dimension - coupling diameter) or Angular Format (slope of the
motor’s alignment). Click the Coupling icon in the upper left-hand corner of the
screen to pop up the Method Menu and choose the angular format.
Click to display Gap view.
Click to display Angle view.
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Where to Leave the Target During Move (Alignment)
 T-1290 5-Axis Target : It is best to place the target at 12:00 (within ± 10°) during the move since the
T-1290 is a 5-axis target and provides both vertical and horizontal simultaneously. If the target is
rotated by more than 5°, Couple6 automatically switches the software into Single Axis Mode.
Note: If the target is in a “dead zone,” (± 10 degrees of 45 degrees, 135 degrees, 225 degrees and
315 degrees), the motor graphc displays gray out and the coupling value displays are blank. This
indicates the alignment should not be performed at these clock locations.
Figure 48 – Step 5: Move Screen showing target left at 45°. No values display for the
rotation tool, indicating the proximity to a “live zone.”
When the target is rotated and is between polar coordinates

(12:00, 3:00, 6:00 and 12:00, an alignment tool displays on top
of the motor graphic. The triangular image in the center of the
graphic shows the current rotation angle of the target. The red
areas indicate the “dead zones” and the green areas are the “live zones.”
 T-1285 3-Axis Target (S-670): Since this is a 3-axis target, Vertical Shims must be added at 12:00 or
6:00 and Horizontal Moves must be performed at 3:00 or 9:00. The Vertical and Horizontal Move
screens switch automatically, depending on the target clock position (rotation angle).
Backlash Detector (T-1290 Only)

The T-1290 target offers the capability to detect backlash at the coupling. During Step 4: Auto Sweep™
data collection, Couple6 determines if there is too much variability in the Horizontal Offset value (an
indicator of coupling backlash). If so, Couple6 monitors the rotation angle in the Step 5: Move Screens to
determine if it is necessary to perform the Horizontal Move while the laser/target are at 3:00 or 9:00. If
Couple6 detects too much of a change in the rotation axis (more than ± 5 degrees)
during the Vertical Move, a warning message displays, indicating rotation to 3:00
or 9:00 is necessary to perform the Horizontal Move. The other option is to retake
the data in Step 4, leaving the laser/target at 12:00, and retry the horizontal part of
the alignment.
The reason for the Excess Backlash Detected message is that the T-1290, or any
other laser system, cannot detect the difference between a Horizontal Offset move
and a slight rotation of the motor shaft relative to the pump shaft. This could cause errors aligning the
Horizontal Offset in the Move screen. This potential Horizontal Offset error does not occur when the
laser/target are at 3:00 or 9:00.
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Vertical Move Procedure with Coupled Shafts -- T-1290 or T-1285
1. Select the data to use from the Repeatability Table in Step 4 (use only a previously recorded set of
data).
2. Place the laser/target within 10° of 12:00 or 6:00.
3. Ensure that the motor is oriented (coupling on the left or right) in the same way it is viewed (double-
tap the Menu icon to flip the image, as shown on Page 89).
4. Add the recommended shim to the front and back feet. The blue arrows indicate whether to add
(positive shim values) or remove shim (negative shim values). See Recommended Shim Values on
Page 86 for more information. The motor graphic, Vertical Offset and Vertical Angle values
automatically update as shim is added. Click Shim Lock to unlock the shim display and determine if
more shim is necessary. The coupling displays turn yellow when the alignment is in Acceptable
tolerance and green when it is in Excellent tolerance. If any displays are red, add shim until they turn
yellow or green (see Data Display Colors on Page 76).
Vertical Move with Uncoupled Shafts

Performing an uncoupled alignment requires some target setup to position the laser beam
near the horizontal center of the target (H-Offset). This ensures optimal accuracy of the
move. When the Find Target Center Wizard displays, position the laser so the H-Offset
value is less than ± .050" (1.25 mm).
Notes:
 For maximum accuracy, ensure the H-Offset value is less than .020” (0.5 mm).
 For freely rotating shafts that are uncoupled, vertical alignment must be performed at 12:00 or 6:00.
Horizontal alignment must be performed at 3:00 or 9:00.
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Uncoupled Move Procedure -- T-1290 5-Axis Target (S-680)
1. Record data using Uncoupled Mode in Step 4.
2. Perform the Vertical Move first, with the laser positioned at 12:00 (360°) or 6:00 (180°).
3. Click the Move icon to display the Move screen. When the Move screen displays, the Find Target
Center Wizard helps to position the laser beam near the center of the T-1290.
4. Leave the L-790 Laser stationary, rotate the T-1290 Target (do not touch the laser adjustment wheel)
and watch the Wizard readout. When the live display turns from red to green, the T-1290 Target is
ready to perform the move.
5. Select Close and add the recommended shim to align the Vertical Axis of the motor. If the display
boxes remain red, unlock the shims to see how much more shim is required to bring it into alignment.
6. When the Vertical Axis is aligned, rotate the laser to 3:00 or 9:00 and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 to ready
the system for the Horizontal Axis alignment.
7. Perform the moves as recommended by the Horizontal Move screen.
8. Tighten all bolts and go to Step 4: Take Data to retake the data and confirm the alignment.
Uncoupled Move Procedure- T-1285 3-Axis Target (S-670)

Since the T-1285 Target has no
horizontal axis, the Dust
Cover/Alignment Tool should
be used to align the laser to
within ±.050" (1.25 mm) of
ZERO in the horizontal axis.
1. Install the Dust Cover
(Alignment Tool), making
sure it is securely held in
the window.
Figure 49 -- Aligning laser beams with S-670 to take Uncoupled Shaft data in Point
2. Rotate the laser to 12:00. Mode using the dust cover/alignment tool.
3. Rotate the T-1285 Target (do not
touch the laser adjustment wheel) until the laser beams nearly disappear into the holes (or are
centered on the vertical white line if the laser beam are higher than the holes)
4. Remove the Alignment Tool.
5. Add the recommended amount of shim and ensure all values are in tolerance.
6. When the Vertical Axis is aligned, rotate the laser to 3:00 or 9:00.
7. Install the Alignment Tool
8. Rotate T-1285 Target until the laser beams nearly disappear into the holes in the Dust
Cover/Alignment Tool.
9. Remove the Alignment Tool and perform the horizontal part of the alignment.
10. Tighten all bolts and retake the data in Couple6, Step 4 to confirm the alignment.
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Step 5: Move Screen – Vertical Move Bolt Bound™
When it is determined that no more shim can

be added/subtracted to bring the motor into
alignment, the Bolt Bound™ Move screen
can be used to see if adding/subtracting shim
to the front and/or back feet of the
pump/driven unit brings the alignment into
tolerance.
To enable this screen, click the Menu icon
and select the vertical axis. If not already
completed, go to Step 1: Dimensions and
Tolerances and click the Bolt Bound™ icon.
The screen displays the E and F dimensions
for the pump/driven unit (see Step 1: Dimensions – Bolt Bound™ and Spacer Shaft on Page 51) After
entering those dimensions, return to Step 5 and the Bolt Bound™ Move screens display.
Recommended Shim Values

Based upon the A, B, C, E and F Dimensions entered in the Step 1: Dimensions tab, Couple6 calculates
and recommends the amount of shim to add or remove from the front and back feet of the motor or the
pump/stationary machine. Blue UP arrows (↑) indicate to add shims and blue DOWN arrows (↓) indicate to
remove shims.
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Locking/Unlocking Motor/Pump Feet
When the Bolt Bound™ Move screen first displays, the feet for the pump are locked and Lock icons
display on the feet to indicate which feet are locked.
To unlock the feet, click the Lock icon and it changes to a question mark, (?) indicating Couple6 is
waiting for two feet to be unlocked.
Click an unlocked foot (?) to lock the foot. When two feet are locked and two are unlocked, the shims are
recalculated for the unlocked feet to bring the motor into alignment. The graphics update, displaying
which direction the feet are misaligned.
When the Coupling displays turn green, the alignment is in Excellent tolerance. When the Coupling
displays turn yellow, the alignment is in Acceptable tolerance (see Data Display Colors on Page 76).
Vertical Bolt Bound™ Move Procedure (T-1290 or T-1285)

1. Place the laser/target within 10 degrees of 12:00 or 6:00.
2. Ensure that the motor is oriented (coupling on the left or right) in the same way it is viewed. Double-
tap Menu icon (see Page 89) to flip the image (the direction arrows also change).
3. Add the recommended shim to the unlocked feet on the motor and/or pump (driven unit). The red
arrows indicate whether to add or remove shim (see Recommended Shim Values on Page 86). The
motor graphic, Vertical Offset and Vertical Angle values automatically update as shim is added.
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4. If the software requests that more shim be removed and there are no shims left, lock that foot and
unlock a foot on the pump/stationary side to determine how much shim to add to the pump foot. Two
feet must be locked and two feet must be unlocked for the shims to recalculate.
5. Repeat Step 4 until the alignment is in tolerance.
Remove Offsets
If Thermal Growth Offsets have been entered, the motor is misaligned by those offset values. To view the
alignment without the Thermal Growth Offsets, click the Menu icon (see Changing Views in Step 5 on
Page 89) and click Thermal Growth on/off.
Saving the Alignment Data

Couple6 automatically saves data as backup file created at startup, so there is no need to periodically save
data. However, upon exiting, Couple6 asks if you want to save data to the file created at startup. This
updates the alignment file with the latest data and deletes the backup file. See Page 34 for instructions to
access the backup data if the computer crashes during an alignment session.
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Step 5: Spacer Shaft Formats
When the Spacer icon is clicked in Step 1: Dimensions and Tolerances, Couple6
enables 7 different Spacer formats (see Thermal Growth – Spacer (Jack) Shafts on
Page 61) in Step 5: Bolt Bound™, Step 5: Split Screen View and Step 5: Coupling
View. To change the format, click the Spacer Coupling icon in the upper left corner
of the Move screens. A popup displays to select the Spacer Shaft formats available for
Step 5.
The screens below show how the format is changed for each Spacer Shaft. These
changes to the display value formats (for example, Gap A/Gap B) apply to any of the Step 5: Move
Screens.
Gap A -Gap B
Alpha & Beta

Angles
Total Gap -
Offset Left
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Total Gap -
Offset Right
Total Angle -
Offset Right
Total Angle -
Offset Left
Offset A –
Offset B
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Step 5: Move Screen – Horizontal Move
After shimming the motor, the horizontal axis should be

aligned. In Split Screen view, the horizontal axis is
automatically updated even as the motor is shimmed
and is immediately ready to be used to perform the
moves.
Horizontal Offset
This value is the offset misalignment in the coupling
for the horizontal axis. A minus sign means the motor
is to the left of the driven unit when looking into the
motor coupling. A plus sign means the motor is to the
right of the driven unit (see Measurement Results
Definitions on Page 79 for more information).
Note: Results shown in green indicate that the value is
in less than the Excellent Tolerance defined in Step 1.
Results shown in yellow indicate that the value is less Figure 50 – Couple6, Step 5 (Horizontal Move)
than the Acceptable Tolerance, but greater than the
Excellent Tolerance. Results shown in red mean that
the value is greater than the Acceptable Tolerance (see
Data Display Colors on Page 76).
Horizontal Angular Value

This value is the slope or angle of the
motor (in units of in./inch or mm/100 mm)
relative to the driven unit. A plus
Horizontal Angular Value indicates that the
back end of the motor shaft is to the right
of the front end (when viewed by looking
into the motor) with the motor pointing to
the left of the driven unit. A minus
Horizontal Angular Value means that the
back end of the motor is to the left of the
front end of motor (see Measurement Results Definitions on Page 79 for more information) with the
motor shaft pointing to the right of the driven unit.
Recommended Move Values

Based on the dimensions entered in the Step 1: Dimensions tab, Couple6 calculates and recommends the
amount to move the front or back of the motor. Move the motor away from you when the UP arrows (↑)
display; move the motor toward you when the DOWN arrows (↓) display. If the motor coupling is pointing
in the wrong direction, click the Menu icon to flip the motor display (see Page 89).
The Foot Move Values update automatically as the motor is moved. When the Alignment Values turn
green or yellow, the Horizontal Axis of the motor is aligned (see Data Display Colors on Page 76).
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Live Graphics Screen
The motor graphic updates with each move made to the motor. The up/down position of the motor is
determined by the Front Foot Move Value and the slope/angle of the motor is determined by the
Horizontal Angular (Gap) Value.
Where to Leave the Target During Horizontal Move (Alignment)
 T-1290 5-Axis Target (S-680): It is

best to place the target at 12:00 (within
± 10 degrees) during the move since
the T-1290 is a 5-axis target and
provides both vertical and horizontal
simultaneously. The target may also be
left at 6:00, 3:00 or 9:00 to within ± 10
degrees of each clock position. Even
though the target may be positioned at
3:00 or 9:00, Couple6 automatically
corrects the display values to make it
appear as if the target is located at
12:00. This helps avoid confusion
when the targets’s axes switch relative
Figure 51 -- Step 5: Move Screen with target left at 45 ° showing the displays
to the motor when you rotate to 3:00 or blanked out and the rotation tool indicating the proximity to a “live zone.”
9:00.
Note: If the target is in a “dead zone,” (± 10 degrees of 45
degrees, 135 degrees, 225 degrees and 315 degrees), the
display shows No Data. This indicates the alignment should
not be performed at these clock locations.
When the target is rotated and is between polar coordinates

(12:00, 3:00, 6:00 and 12:00), an alignment tool displays on
top of the motor graphic. The triangular image in the center
of the graphics shows the current rotation angle of the
target. The red areas indicate the “dead zones” and the
green areas are the “live zones”.
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T-1285 Target (S-670): Since this is a 3-axis
target, Vertical Moves must be performed at 12:00
or 6:00 and Horizontal Moves must be performed at
3:00 or 9:00. The Vertical and Horizontal Move
screens switch automatically to Live Mode,
depending on the target clock position (rotation
angle).
Backlash Detector (T-1290 Only)

The T-1290 5-Axis target offers the capability to detect backlash at the coupling. During Step 4: Auto
Sweep™ data collection, Couple6 determines if there is too much variability in the horizontal offset value,
an indicator of coupling backlash. If so, Couple6 monitors the rotation angle in the Step 5: Move Screens
to determine if it is necessary to perform the Horizontal Move while the laser/target are at 3:00 or 9:00. If
Couple6 detects too much change in the rotation axis (more than ±5 degrees) during the Vertical Move,
the rotation symbol pops up over the motor image and the Move Display is set to Single Axis Mode (see
Page 90). Either rotate to 3:00 or 9:00 to do the
Horizontal Axis or return to Step 4, leave the
laser/target at 12:00, and return to Step 5 to restore
Dual Axis Mode.
The reason for the Excess Backlash Detected message
is that the T-1290, or any other laser system, cannot
detect the difference between a Horizontal Offset move
and a slight rotation of the motor shaft relative to the
pump shaft. This could cause errors aligning the
Horizontal Offset in the Move screen. This potential
Horizontal Offset error does not occur when the
laser/target are at 3:00 or 9:00 or when the laser/target
are at 12:000 or 6:00 for the Vertical Axis.
Horizontal Move Procedure with Coupled Shafts –

T-1290 5-Axis Target
1. After performing the vertical axis alignment (it is highly recommend that this be done first) you can
switch to the Horizontal Axis without rotating the laser/target. However, if the message Excess
Backlash Detected displays, the Move screen displays Single Axis Mode and the laser/target must be
rotated to 3:00 or 9:00 to perform the Horizontal Move.
2. Ensure that the motor image in Step 5 is oriented (coupling on left or right) in the same way it is
viewed. If it is not oriented correctly, then right-click (or press and hold on touch screen) the Menu
icon (see Changing Views in Step 5 on Page 89) to flip the image (the direction arrows also change).
3. Move the motor away from you when the UP arrows (↑) display. Move the motor toward you when
the DOWN arrows (↓) display. The Move Values indicate how much to move the motor to bring it into
alignment.
4. The motor alignment graphic and the Move Values update automatically with each move. The Move
Values turn green or yellow if in tolerance. If any of the displays are red, continue moving the motor
until they turn green or yellow (see Data Display Colors on Page 76).
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Horizontal Move Procedure with Coupled Shafts – T-1285 3-Axis Target
1. Rotate the laser/target to within 10° of either 3:00
or 9:00.
2. Ensure that the motor is oriented (coupling on left
or right) in the same way it is viewed. If it is not
oriented correctly, double-tap the Motor icon to
flip the image (the direction arrows also change).
3. Move the motor in the direction indicated by the
red arrows. The Move Values and alignment
values update automatically as the motor is
moved.
4. The Move Values turn green or yellow if in tolerance. If any of the displays are red, continue moving
the motor until they turn green or yellow (see Data Display Colors on Page 76).
Horizontal Move with Uncoupled Shafts

Performing an uncoupled alignment requires some
target setup to position the laser beam near the
horizontal center of the target. This ensures optimal
accuracy of the move. The laser should be within .050"
(1.25 mm) of ZERO in the horizontal axis of the T-
1290 target.
Note: For freely rotating shafts, the vertical alignment must be performed at 12:00 or 6:00. Horizontal
alignment must be performed at 3:00 or 9:00. For hard-to-rotate shafts, both the H and V axes can be
aligned with the laser/target left at 12:00.
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Uncoupled Move Procedure – T-1290 5-Axis Target (S-680)
1. Record data using Uncoupled Mode in Step 4.
2. Perform the Vertical Move first, with the laser positioned at 12:00 (360°) or 6:00 (180°). If the shafts
are difficult to rotate, then it is safe to perform the horizontal moves with the laser/target positioned at
12:00 (see Horizontal Move Procedure with Coupled Shafts – T-1290 5-Axis Target on Page 101 for
the Horizontal Move procedure).
3. If the shafts rotate freely:
a. Rotate to 3:00 or 9:00 and Couple6 automatically enables the Horizontal Move screen. The Find
Target Center popup wizard displays to assist in positioning the laser beam near the center of the
T-1290.
b. Leave the L-790 Laser stationary, rotate the T-1290 Target (do not touch the laser adjustment
wheel) and watch the Find Target Center wizard readout. When the live display turns from
yellow to green, the T-1290 Target is ready to perform the move.
c. Select Close and move the horizontal axis of the motor by the amount recommend in the foot
displays until the displays turn yellow or green, indicating the alignment is in tolerance (see Data
Display Colors on Page 76).
4. Tighten all bolts and go to the Step 4: Take Data screen to retake the data and confirm the alignment.
Uncoupled Move Procedure – T-1285 3-Axis Target (S-670)
Since the T-1285 Target has no horizontal axis, the Dust Cover/Alignment Tool should be used to align
the laser to within ±.050"
(1.25 mm) of ZERO in the
horizontal axis.
1. Align the Vertical Axis

first (see Vertical Move
with Uncoupled Shafts on
Page 92).
2. Install the Dust Cover/
Alignment Tool, ensuring
it is securely held in the Figure 52 -- Aligning laser beams with S-670 to take Uncoupled Shaft data in Point Mode
window. using the dust cover/alignment tool
3. Rotate the laser to 3:00 or 9:00.
4. Rotate the T-1285 Target (do not touch the laser adjustment wheel) until the laser beams nearly
disappear into the holes (or are centered on the vertical white line if the laser beams are too high) in
the Dust Cover/Alignment Tool (see Figure 52).
5. Remove the Alignment Tool.
6. Move the motor by the amount recommended in the foot displays until the displays turn yellow or
green, indicating the alignment is in tolerance (see Data Display Colors on Page 76).
7. Tighten all bolts and retake the data in Couple6, Step 4 to confirm the alignment.
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Step 5: Move Screen – Horizontal Move Bolt Bound™
When it is determined that no more shim
can be added/subtracted to bring the
motor into alignment, use the Bolt
Bound™ Move screen to see if
adding/subtracting shim to the
pump/driven unit brings the alignment
into tolerance. To enable this screen, click
the Menu icon (see Page 89) and select
the vertical axis. If not already completed,
go to Step 1: Dimensions and Tolerances
and click the Bolt Bound™ icon (see
Entering Machine Dimensions on Page
49). Enter the E and F dimensions for the
pump/driven unit. Return to Step 5 and
the Bolt Bound™ Move screens display.
To switch to the Horizontal Move screen from the Vertical Move screen, right-click the Menu icon (see
Changing Views in Step 5 on Page 89) and select the Bolt Bound™ Horizontal icon to view the
Horizontal Move screen.
Recommended Move Values

Based upon the A, B, C, E and F dimensions entered in the Step 1: Dimensions tab, Couple6 calculates
and recommends the amount to push (or pull) from the front and back feet of the motor or the
Pump/Stationary Machine. Blue UP arrows (↑) indicate to push the feet away from you. Blue DOWN
arrows (↓) indicate to pull the feet toward you.
Locking/Unlocking Motor/Pump
Feet
When the Bolt Bound™ Move screen
first displays, the feet for the pump are
locked and Lock icons display on the
feet to indicate which feet are locked.
To unlock the feet, click the Lock icon and it changes to a question mark, (?) indicating Couple6 is
waiting for a foot to be unlocked.
Click an unlocked foot (?) to lock the foot. When two feet are locked and two are unlocked, the shims are
recalculated for the unlocked feet to bring the motor into alignment. The graphics update, displaying
which direction the feet are misaligned.
When the Coupling displays turn green, the alignment is in Excellent tolerance. When the Coupling
displays turn yellow, the alignment is in Acceptable tolerance (see Data Display Colors on Page 76).
Remove Offsets
If Thermal Growth Offsets have been entered, the motor is misaligned by those offset values. To view the
alignment without the Thermal Growth Offsets, click the Menu icon (see Changing Views in Step 5 on
Page 89) and click Thermal Growth on/off.
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Saving the Alignment Data
Couple6 automatically saves data a backup file created at startup, so there is no need to periodically save
data. However, upon exiting, Couple6 asks if you want to save data to the file created at startup. This
updates the alignment file with the latest data and deletes the backup file. See Page 34 for instructions to
access the backup data if the computer crashes during an alignment session.
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Step 5: Vertical Pump Program - Shim and Move Screen
For vertical machines, the Move Screen in Step 5 is very different. Vertical machine graphics display the
misalignment in both angle (gap) and offset, however in the Vertical Machine Move screen, the angular
values are shown on the left hand side in a Side View and the offset values on the right hand side in a Top
View with matching graphics.
Since the motor is in the vertical orientation, the

concept of “vertical” and “horizontal” differs
from the standard horizontal motor, so we need to
redefine them. To better understand the displays
and graphics, we need to return to the concept of
the clock face and bolt-hole orientation used in
Step 4. We’ll use this same clock face as way of
identifying which direction to move the motor.
For example, we normally recommend making
Bolt #1 the 12:00 location in Step 4 when taking
data. So this means in this case, the Vertical Axis
(V Gap/Angle and V Offset) in Vertical Pump
Move Display shows the misalignment in the 6:00
to 12:00 direction of the motor (see Figure 53)
and the Horizontal Axis (H Gap/Angle and H
Offset) shows the misalignment in the 3:00 to
9:00 direction. We will refer to these two “clock
face” directions when talking about the direction
the motor is moving.
Figure 53 – Vertical Pump Misalignment Offset View
Target Hardware Differences for Vertical Machines – Where to Position Laser/Target
The Couple6 software is affected slightly in the Vertical Pump Program mode depending on the target in
use. There are two types of targets:
 The T-1290 5-Axis Target.
 The T-1280/1285 3-Axis Targets.
When using the T-1290, the laser/target can be left at one “clock” location (typically 12:00) and the entire
alignment can be performed without having to rotate the shafts. However, when using the T-1285 3-Axis
Target, the shafts have to be rotated to 3:00 or 9:00 to align the motor in the 3:00-9:00 direction
(horizontal) or to 12:00 or 6:00 for the 12:00-6:00 direction (vertical).
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Target Hardware Differences for Vertical Machines – Data Displays
The T-1290 5-Axis Target has a 2-Axis PSD. This allows it to display all four alignment axes
simultaneously, so there will be data for V Angle/Gap, H Angle/Gap, V Offset and H Offset (see Figure
54).
Figure 54 – Step 5: Vertical Machine Data Display for T-1290 Target at 12:00
The T-1280/T1285 targets have a single-axis PSD. Therefore, the data displays change depending on
where the laser/target are left and only two data displays show data.
 If the laser/target are at 12:00, the V-axis data displays show the data for the 12:00-6:00 direction and
the H-axis display is blank (see Figure 55).
 If the laser/target are at 3:00, the H-axis data displays show the data for the 9:00-3:00 direction and
the V-axis displays are blank (see Figure 56).
Figure 55 – Step 5: Vertical Machine Data Displays for T-1280/T-1285 Target at 12:00
Figure 56 – Step 5: Vertical Machine Data Displays for T-1280/T-1285 Target at 3:00
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Interpreting the Data – Offset Displays for the T-1290 Target
Couple6 groups the V and H axis offsets
together with the Top View of the motor
graphic to aid in aligning the offset axes of
the motor (which is best understood using a
top view). When using a T-1290 Target located at 12:00, the signs are interpreted as follows:
 V-offset – A plus (+) sign indicates that the
motor coupling (flange) is offset closer to 12:00
relative to the pump coupling (flange). A minus (-
) sign indicates that the motor coupling (flange)
is offset closer to 6:00.
 When viewing the Side View from 3:00, a
plus (+) sign indicates that the motor
coupling (upper half) is to the right of the
pump coupling (lower half). A minus (-) sign
indicates that the motor coupling is to the left
of the pump coupling.
 H-offset – A plus (+) sign indicates that the
motor coupling (flange) is offset closer to 9:00
relative to the pump coupling (flange). A minus (-
) sign indicates that the motor coupling is offset
closer to 3:00.
 When viewing the Side View from 6:00, a positive (+) sign indicates that the motor coupling
(upper half) is to the left of the pump coupling (lower half). A minus (-) sign indicates that the
motor coupling is to the right of the pump coupling.
Interpreting the Data – Offset Displays for the T-1280/T-1285 Targets
When using the T-1280 or T-1285 targets, the

laser/target must be rotated to 12:00-6:00 or 9:00-3:00
to view the data and only one display will show data.
When the target is at 12:00, a plus (+) sign means the
motor flange is closer to 12:00 and a minus (-) sign means the flange is closer to 6:00. When the target is
at 3:00, a plus (+) sign means the motor flange is closer to 3:00 and a minus (-) sign means the flange is
closer to 9:00.
Interpreting the Data - Angular Displays for the T-1290 Target

The Angular Displays show the slope or angle of the
motor (in units of in/inch or mm/100 mm) relative to the
driven unit. When using a T-1290 Target at located at
12:00, the signs are interpreted as follows:
 V Angle – A plus (+) sign indicates that the motor is tilted to the right when standing at 3:00 and
viewing the Side View. A minus (-) sign indicates that the motor is tilted to the left when standing at
3:00.
 H Angle – When viewing the Side View, a plus (+) sign indicates that the motor is tilted to the left
when standing at 6:00. A minus (-) sign indicates that the motor is tilted to the right when standing at
6:00.
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Interpreting the Data – Gap Display for the T-1290 Target
The Gap Displays show the angular misalignment of
the pump/motor at the coupling and displays the gap
of the coupling The Angular Displays show the slope
or angle of the motor (in units of inches or mm)
relative to the driven unit.
 V Gap – When viewing the Side View, a plus (+) sign
indicates that the gap in the coupling is open in the 6:00
(left) side of the coupling when standing at 3:00. A minus
(-) sign indicates that the gap in the coupling is open on
the 12:00 (right) side when standing at 3:00. This gap is
calculated by multiplying the angular value (slope) of the
motor times the diameter of the coupling (the D
Dimension entered in Step 1).
 H Gap – A plus (+) sign indicates that the gap in the
coupling is open in the 3:00 (right) side of the coupling
when standing at 6:00. A minus (-) sign indicates that the Figure 57 – Side View show the motor tilted to the right
gap in the coupling is open on the 9:00 (left) side when (+V Angle/Gap) with T-1290 Target at 12:00
standing at 6:00.
Interpreting the Data – Gap/Angular Displays for the T-1280/T-1285 Targets

When using the T-1280 or T-1285 targets, the laser/target must be rotated to 12:00-6:00 or 9:00-3:00 to
view the data. With the target at 12:00, a plus (+) sign
means the top of motor is tilted closer to 12:00 and a
minus (-) sign means the top of the motor is tilted closer to
6:00. With the target at 3:00, a plus (+) sign means the
top of the motor is tilted closer to 3:00 and a minus (-) sign means the top is tilted closer to 9:00.
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On-Screen Display Controls
Shim Value Controls

The shim values at each bolt-hole location are automatically
calculated and displayed on the screen. The bolt-hole number is
also displayed to show you where to shim. The default display for
the shims is ±, which means Couple6 calculates to minimize the
amount of shim to add or subtract from each bolt-hole location.
Click to put the shim display in Min/Max Mode.
Step 5: Vertical Pump Moves & Shims

Add Mode
Click to put the shim display in Add Shim Mode,
which takes the biggest minus (-) shim and makes it
zero and then adds this value to all the other shim
locations. This means you can only add shim to align
the motor.
Click to put the shim display in Remove Shim Mode,

which takes the biggest positive (+) shim and makes
it zero and then subtracts this value from all the other
shim locations. This means you can only remove
Step 5: Vertical Pump Moves & Shims shim to align the motor.
Remove Mode
Other Screen Controls – Spigot
Clicking this icon turns off the offset axes in the graphical display
since the spigot-mounted flanges cannot be adjusted to align the
offset. The V and H Offset values still update, however.
Step 5: Vertical Pump Moves & Shims

Spigot Mount
Adjustable Offset
Click Offset Adjustable for non-spigot mounted flanges where the

offset can be adjusted to make the offset display screen live.
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Matching Screen Graphics to Where You Are Standing at the Machine
Couple6 gives you the ability to alter the view of the graphics to match your location relative to the
vertical machine and to show you how the alignment looks (which way the motor is tilted and offset from
the pump flange) from that location.
To adjust the graphics, move the “technician” icon by clicking and holding the mouse button
on the icon and moving it around the machine. The graphics automatically adjust to show you
how the alignment looks from your location. See Figure 58 and Figure 59 to see the views
from the clock positions.
Figure 58 – Step 5: Vertical Pump Moves and Shims View from 12 o’clock
Figure 59 – Step 5: Vertical Pump Moves and Shims from 3:00
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Step 5: Interpreting the Vertical Pump Move Graphics
Figure 60 – Step 5: Vertical Pump Move Screen
Shown in Figure 60 is the Step 5: Vertical Pump Move Screen with the technician standing at 3:00,
looking primarily at the Vertical (12-6:00) axis. To align the V-axis, the flange must be moved to the
Tech’s left, which is shown in both the Top and Side Views. The motor is tilted to the right, so shim must
be added to Bolt #1 and taken out of Bolt #3. The arrows (not visible in the software) illustrate which
way to move the flange.
This Top View graphic shows the flange (offset) misalignment

and the shim values at each bolt location. The dotted circle
represents the pump (lower) flange. Align (center) the motor
image in the dotted circle and the motor will be aligned to the
pump in the V and H Offset axes. Notice the target image is at
12:00.
This is the Side View of the motor with the technician standing at
3:00. Notice the motor is tilting to right, showing the V Gap (6-
12:00) misalignment (positive value). Also notice that the motor
flange is not centered to the pump flange, which means the V
Offset is not aligned. Both the tilt and centering of the flange
update as you move/shim the motor. Notice the target image is
pointing to right of the tech toward 12:00 (Bolt #1).
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Vertical Pump Move Screen Alignment Procedure with a T-1290 5-Axis Target
Using the powerful Duo-Plane™ Feature of the T-1290 5-Axis Target, the entire alignment can be
performed by leaving the laser/target at 12:00 (Bolt #1). The only thing that may need to be changed is
the Tech Icon to help you to better understand the misalignment.
Procedure:
1. Start by adding/subtracting the shim to each bolt hole as indicated. This aligns the vertical (12:00-
6:00) and horizontal (9:00-3:00) angular misalignment.
2. To align the V-axis Offset (12:00-6:00 axis), begin with the laser/target at 12:00 (usually Bolt #1).
This is typically done by leaving the target at 12:00 (Bolt #1) in Step 4 after data is taken. To ensure
that Side View Graphics update and illustrate the Vertical Axis (12:00-6:00) alignment, move the
Tech Icon to 3:00.
3. Adjust the motor flange (up or down on the Top View Screen) in the 12:00-6:00 direction to center it
to the pump flange. View the V Offset display to see the V offset data update.
4. When the V offset is aligned, move the Tech Icon to 6:00 and adjust the motor flange (left or right on
the Top View Screen) in the 3:00-9:00 direction (H-offset) to center it to the pump flange. View the
H Offset display to see the H-offset data update.
5. Check the V-offset data to verify it did not change. Since the flanges are round, it may require
several adjustments to the V and H axes to bring it into alignment.
6. If both the V and H offset displays are yellow or green, tighten the bolts and check the
displays again to ensure that nothing has moved. If so, click the Remeasure icon to take a
final set of data and verify the alignment.
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Figure 61 – Step 5: Vertical Pump Move Screen showing both axes aligned
Using the Vertical Pump Move Screen with a T-1280 or T-1285 3-Axis Target
To use the T-1280 or T-1285 3-Axis Targets for aligning Vertical Pumps, rotate the laser/target to switch
the alignment axes from Vertical to Horizontal. Since these targets can only measure in one direction (V-
axis on the PSD), the laser/target must be rotated to either 12:00 or 6:00 to align the V-axis (12:00-6:00
axis) of the motor, and then to 9:00 or 3:00 to align the H-axis (9:00-3:00 axis). Couple6 needs to know
the correct location of the laser/target so it can update the graphics orientation to accurately display the
misalignment.
Figure 62 – Step 5: Vertical Pump Move Screen using the T-1285 Target at 12:00, showing Vertical Axis
Figure 63 – Step 5: Vertical Pump Move Screen using the T-1285 Target at 3:00, showing Horizontal Axis
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Procedure:
1. Add/subtract the shim to each bolt hole location as displayed

on the screen. When finished, start to align the V and H
offset.
2. To align the V-axis (12-6:00 axis), rotate the laser/target to
12:00 (usually Bolt #1). This is typically done by leaving the
target at 12:00 (Bolt #1) in Step 4 after data is taken. To
ensure the Side View graphics illustrate the Vertical Axis
misalignment, move the Tech icon to 3:00.
Note: If the Target icon is not at 12:00 (Bolt #1), click on the Top View
Graphic at 12:00 (Bolt #1) to move it there. This tells Couple6 the
location of the laser/target and is VERY IMPORTANT.
3. Adjust the motor flange (up or down on the Top View Screen
–your left/right when standing at 3:00) to center it to the
pump flange. View the V-offset display to see the Vertical
flange misalignment data update in the 12-6:00 direction.
When it turns green or yellow, it is aligned.
4. When the V-axis is aligned, rotate

the laser/target to either 3:00 or
9:00 and click the Top View
Graphic at 3:00 or 9:00 to move the Target icon to the
matching location. To ensure the Side View graphics reflect
the 9:00-3:00 axis misalignment, move the Tech icon to 6:00.
5. The Target icon is now at 3:00.

Adjust the flange (left/right on the
Top View graphic – your left/right
when standing at 6:00) to align the offset. Watch the H-offset
display as the flange is adjusted. When it turns green or
yellow, it is aligned.
6. Rotate the laser/target back to 12:00. Click the Target icon to

bring it back to 12:00 to verify the V-axis alignment did not
change. Since the flanges are round, it may take several
rotations of the laser/target between 12:00 and 3:00 and
aligning the V and H axes to bring it into alignment.
7. If both the V and H Offset displays are yellow or

green, tighten the bolts and check the displays to
ensure nothing has moved. If so, click the
Remeasure icon to take a final set of data and verify the
alignment.
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Figure 64 – Step 5: Vertical Pump Move Screen with Vertical Axis aligned
Figure 65 – Step 5: Vertical Pump Move Screen with Horizontal Axis aligned
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Couple6: Printing Reports
To print a report in Couple6, click the Alignment Report and Data Export icon in
the Main Menu to access the Report Configuration popup window.
 Report Options – Select which parts of the report to include: Soft Foot,
Thermal Growth, and/or History. These sections of the report will not print
unless the check box is checked.
Print Images BW to Save Ink
may be selected to print the report
in black and white.
 Printer Settings – Click to select
the printer, page size and other
printer settings.
 Save Hard Copy to REPORTS
Folder – The report can be saved
as either an .xps file (for use with
an MS XPS Document Printer,
which allows the user to open the
file in Explorer to view and print)
or in .pdf format for use with
Adobe Acrobat. This allows the
report to be emailed or transferred
electronically to users who do not
have Couple6 to view the report.
 Click Preview/Print to preview and to print the report (sample alignment report below). See the
following pages for a sample Shaft Alignment report).
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Couple 6 Sample Alignment Report
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Appendix A – Coupling Battery Discharge Curve
This is the typical battery life curve for the T-1285 and T-1290 targets, transmitting the data via the
Bluetooth transmitter. The target typically shuts down at about 3100 millivolts, which equals about 15
hours of battery life. Each target varies slightly and some may shut down at higher voltage levels. As a
general rule, the older the battery, the shorter the battery life.
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Appendix B – Determining Device COM Ports
To determine the COM port for a device, open the Windows Control
Panel.
Select the System icon.
Select the Hardware tab and then select Device Manager.
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Figure 66 – Windows Device Manager displaying the COM ports
Click the plus sign (+) next to Ports to expand the list and display the COM port to which the Bluetooth
radio and USB cable are connected.
Note: The USB cable provided with the S-680 kit displays as CP21X USB to UART Bridge Controller.
The Bluetooth radio in the tablet/laptop also displays in this list. In Figure 66, the Bluetooth is connected
through COM4 and the USB cable is connected through COM11.
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Appendix C – Pairing the T-1285/T-1290 Target with the
Tablet Bluetooth Radio
When a complete S-670 or S-680 system is purchased with
a tablet/laptop computer, Hamar Laser pairs the target with
the device. If a system crash occurs and the Bluetooth link
needs to be re-established, or if a system is purchased
without a laptop/tablet, follow these procedures to establish
a link to the target. This must be done prior to running the
Couple6 software.
1. Click Start>All Programs>Bluetooth and select

Bluetooth Settings (see Figure 67).
2. When the Add New Connection Wizard displays,
select Custom Mode (see Figure 69). The software Figure 67 – Bluetooth Settings
searches for Bluetooth devices. Select your device and
click Next.
3. Enter Passkey 1280 to pair the target.
4. Highlight Bluetooth Serial Port and click Next.
5. Select COM8 from the dropdown list and remove the
check from Use Default COM Port. Leave the Auto
Connect box checked. When the warning message
displays, click OK (see Figure 68). Click Next.
6. Enter a name and icon for the Bluetooth connection
(optional). Click Next.
7. Click Finish to complete the Bluetooth setup.
Figure 69 – Custom Mode
Figure 68 – Select a COM Port
Figure 70 – Assign name and icon to Bluetooth setting
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Adding a Bluetooth Device to Your Personal Computer
When a Bluetooth device is added to a personal computer, address information and access keys are
exchanged. This process is known as pairing or bonding the two devices. When a device is added, one of
the devices must be “discoverable.” This discovery feature may be turned on or off for some devices and
others, such as a computer mouse, are always discoverable.
To add a device to your personal computer:
1. Click Start>Run and type bthprops.cpl. Click OK.

2. In Bluetooth Settings, click Add.
3. When the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard displays, click My device is set up and ready to be found.
Click Next. Note that you cannot click Next until My device is set up and ready to be found is
enabled. A device that has “discovery” turned off cannot be detected during a search. Your computer
searches for any discoverable devices in range and they display in the Wizard.
4. Select a device to add. Click Next.
5. Add a passkey for the device if required. A passkey is a code that controls access to a device and
helps improve the security of your connection (for example, the passkey for the Stealth™ Targets is
1280). Your computer tries to connect to the device to verify the passkey.
6. After a device is added, it displays in the Bluetooth Devices listing. You can view device properties
to examine the services provided, change the name of the device, gather other information or establish
a connection.
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Appendix D – Updating the Target Firmware from Within
Couple6
Firmware is a set of instructions programmed into a hardware device, such as the T-1285 target. It
provides the necessary instructions for how the device communicates with other hardware and is typically
stored in the flash ROM of a hardware device. The procedure for updating the target firmware is
described below.
Before updating the target firmware, ensure that the target battery and the laptop battery (if using a
laptop) are fully charged. Disable Sleep/Hibernation modes or set them to occur at least 10 minutes
after the last user input. The optional USB cable is necessary to update the firmware and the Common
USB driver must be installed if you have not already done so (the USB driver can be downloaded from
the Help Menu). Over-the-air updates via the Bluetooth radio are not allowed.
1. Connect the target to the computer with the USB cable.

2. Load Couple6 and wait for the target to connect, making sure it connects
through the USB cable and not through Bluetooth. You should see the USB
icon in the task bar as shown below, just before the word CONNECTED.
3. From the Help Menu, select Upload Target Firmware.

4. The Update dialog box displays. The target can be updated using one of two
methods:
 Update from a firmware file stored locally (on
your computer)
 Download and update from the Internet. This
method requires an unrestricted Internet
connection. Strict network security and Internet
firewall settings may prevent this option from
working. Contact your System Administrator
for further assistance.
5. If you choose to download and install the latest
version, a message displays confirming the firmware
version currently installed on your target and the latest
version available on the Internet server. Click Yes to
proceed and open the firmware file.
Note: With either update method
(local or Internet), a message
displays indicating if your version
is up-to-date or if the version you
are trying to install is older than
the existing version.
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6. Click Yes to begin the
update process or No to
abort. The update process
starts immediately after
clicking Yes. It is very
important that this process
not be disturbed. Do not use
other applications while the
update is in progress and do
not shut off or disconnect the
target cable until all steps
are checked off and Done
displays. Interrupting this
process may render the
target unusable.
7. Once the DONE message displays, click Yes to close the Update
Dialog and return to the main application or No to remain in the
Firmware Update Dialog. When a firmware update is successful, all
update steps are marked with green checkmarks. The most critical
steps are the first 3 in the Firmware Update Progress section. Failed
steps are indicated with a red “X”. If
any of the first three steps fail, DO
NOT UNPLUG THE TARGET!
Try running the update again. The 4th
and 5th steps restore the target to
running mode (Application Mode).
Failure of these steps is not critical,
as they occur after the update is
completed and verified. However, do
not disconnect the target until all
steps have completed.
8. Reconnect the target via the Bluetooth link by shutting off the
target, unplugging the USB cable and re-establishing the
connection via the Tools Menu.
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WARRANTY

This warranty is not applicable to instruments or other articles of equipment

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of

© Copyright Hamar Laser Instruments, Incorporated, 2013

The Stealth™ Series Shaft Alignment Systems and Couple6 ........................................................................ 1

1. From the Couple6 Help Menu, select E-Mail Tech

2. In the body of the message, add as much information

3. If you do not have an Internet connection or

4. Send log files to: notify@hamarlaser.com.

The L-780 Laser

Figure 1 – S-660 Wireless 3-Axis Shaft

Dual-Fan™ technology works as follows:

The lithium polymer battery provides power for over 14 hours of

Figure 2 – L-780 Laser with Dual-Fan™ Technology

The T-1280 Target has an offset resolution of 1.0 micron, an

What the Target LEDs Mean

The A-970 standard bracket and chain set allows alignment

Dual-Beam™ detector technology works as follows:

What the Target LEDs Mean

The T-240 Tablet/R-1342 Ruggedized Laptop with Couple6 Alignment Software

Figure 11 – T-240 Tablet

Figure 12 – R-1342 Ruggedized Tablet/Laptop

Our Dual-Beam™ technology allows the L-790 Laser to measure

Figure 13 – Hamar Laser’s Dual-Beam™ Technology

Dual Beam™ detector technology works as follows:

Status LED Figure 14 – L-790 Dual-Beam™ Laser

T-1290 Bluetooth Wireless 5-Axis Shaft Alignment Target has a

Figure 15 – T-1290 5-Axis Wireless Target

What the Target LEDs Mean

T-240 Tablet with Couple6

Data is transmitted from the target to

Maintenance and Cleaning

Assembling and Mounting the Brackets

Chain length = shaft diameter (in inches) x 3.14

Install bracket post Screw post into bracket

Align brackets to each other

Brackets not aligned Brackets aligned properly

Laser lines too far to right Laser lines centered in window

Installing a New Version of Couple6

Figure 18 – Browse My Computer

1. Right-click on the Couple6 icon on the desktop.

2. A dropdown list displays. Select Properties.

3. Click the Compatibility tab.

4. Under Privilege Level, check Run this program as an

5. When Couple6 starts, a User Account Control popup

1. Connect the USB cable to the target and tablet/laptop PC (see

Figure 19 – Backup Serial Cable connected to target and tablet/laptop PC

3. In the Couple6 Tools Menu, click Re-Connect

The Main Menu displays.

If you wish to make a connection to the target and NO

After selecting Load/Save Project, the Project Menu window displays.

Saves and closes the Project Menu

Cancel and Return to the Previous Project (if open)

Recovering a Data File

Other Folders Created by Couple6

Checking For Software Updates

Click Check for Couple6 Updates in the Help Menu and

Couple6 Status Bar

 Lock – Indicates the license key is valid when unlocked.

 Settings Shortcut Button – Click to display the Settings (Preferences) screen.

Figure 20 – Couple6 Settings & Configuration Screen

Inches: inches/inch, inches/foot or degrees

The number of decimal places can be changed for